New Housing Supply Dips but Affordable Housing Investment on the Rise Scotland’s Chief Statistician released new housing data for 2023–24. New supply falls while funds add support to affordable and social housing. Decline in Housing Supply Data shows housing supply dropped by 16.4%. Scotland added 20,364 new homes in 2023–24. Last year had 24,348 new homes. Most homes—97.9% or 19,943 units—came...
The Growing Presence of Houses in Multiple Occupation: Regulatory Concerns Rise Greater Manchester changes fast. More houses now serve multiple people. Local people and officials watch these HMOs closely. The rise in HMOs starts talks about the rules that guide these homes. Neighbors worry as changes may shift the feel of their streets. The Demand for Shared Living In recent years, many now pick HMOs in...
Gravesham Council Cracks Down on Unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation Introduction Gravesham Borough Council fined two landlords. The council found unlicensed HMOs in Gravesend. It works to make landlords meet license rules. This plan supports safe housing and community safety. Fines Imposed The council collected £27,500 in fines for unlicensed properties. On Granville Road, one landlord paid a...
Retrospective Planning Application for HMO in Eastbourne Refused The Eastbourne Borough Council has blocked a planning change. They assessed an application for a house at 25 Annington Road. The plan was to turn the property into an eight-bedroom HMO. The council saw issues with the living space and quality. This led them to reject the request. Details of the Application The plan called for a switch from a...
Community Rallying Against HMO Expansion in Erdington Local planners rejected a plan that would change a three-bedroom home into a five-bed HMO. The proposal met strong community pushback. Nearly 400 people signed a petition, and about 50 neighbours joined the protest. Growing Concerns Over Housing Density Many residents worry about the growing number of HMOs. Erdington now holds around 180 HMOs, a high...
Understanding Council Tax on Second Homes: The Impacts of Upcoming Changes From April 2025, council tax rules shift. Second home owners face extra costs as councils now can set higher rates. The law gives local decision makers the power to add extra charges on homes that are not the owner’s main residence. New Legislation and Its Implications In early 2024, new laws came in. Local councils gain the power...
Approval of Large HMO Development in Hull: A Closer Look The planning committee met and approved a plan to change an office building into a large house in multiple occupation (HMO). The site sits on Beverley Road in Hull. The plan will turn the old building into a home with 32 bedrooms and modern facilities. Last year, the idea was turned down. This year, the vote went in favor as many saw the plan as a...
The Rise of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Greater Manchester: A Dual Perspective Housing demand grows. Rent costs rise. More people choose HMOs. HMOs spread in Greater Manchester. The trend shows new ways to live. The change brings questions over community and housing rules. HMOs: A Solution to Affordability HMOs give low-cost space. Tenants share rooms. Rent covers bills and utilities. The model...
Potential Relocation of Homeless Individuals from Edinburgh Officials in Edinburgh plan a change. They face a lack of licensed temporary rooms. They propose moving some homeless people out of the city. The demand for housing has grown since the Covid-19 crisis hit. Context and Current Situation The pandemic began in 2020. The City Council added more temporary rooms in hotels and bed-and-breakfasts. About...
Concerns Mount Over Rise of House in Multiple Occupation in Surrey Communities Residents on a Surrey street show worry. They watch the growth of houses where many people live together. They fear their area may change in ways seen near Hounslow. Understanding HMOs: A Growing Trend in Shared Living Houses where many share the same kitchen and bathroom let people from different homes live close. Students,...
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