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Concerns Rise Over New HMOs in Guildford: A Potential Shift in Community Dynamics Introduction The Guildford Borough Council made a decision. Its plan changes family homes into HMOs along Applegarth Avenue. This choice brings worry to local people. They quickly see a street that once held many families now hosting short-term residents. The discussion joins a larger talk about shared housing for students...

Birmingham Council Rejects HMO Plans Over Community Concerns Birmingham, UK – 23 February 2025 The council rejected a plan for a seven‐bed HMO on Pershore Road. The decision came after warnings from local voices. People feared the extra home shares would tip the balance in the community. They worried for their life quality and safety. Background on the Proposal The plan aimed to change a building at...

Rising Concerns Over Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Greater Manchester People need affordable homes. Owners change single houses into HMOs in Greater Manchester. This shift gives tenants simple living plans with many bills paid inside rent. Local residents and officials worry about changes in how neighbors connect. They also fear a drop in family homes. The HMO Boom: A Double-Edged Sword HMOs now...

Planning Inspector Denies Appeal for Eastbourne House in Multiple Occupation By Huw Oxburgh, Local Democracy Reporter A planning inspector ruled against an appeal for a property at 14 Rylstone Road in Eastbourne used as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Star Property had sought permission after they changed a family home into shared housing. The inspector’s decision affects both property backers and...

Council Tax Set to Double on Second Homes in Over 200 UK Areas Starting April 2025 From 1st April 2025, most local councils in England and Wales will add a 100% council tax load to second homes. Over 200 councils, including those in Cornwall and Norfolk, will put this rule into action. The extra tax is expected to bring in around £445 million. This money aims to ease housing demand and local cost...

Greenwich Council Approves HMO Plans in South London Despite Local Opposition Greenwich Council has approved the change of a single-family home at 17 Moordown, Woolwich into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Many local people worry about the impact on their community. In this decision, the council connects a plan for extra occupancy with strong local reactions. The Controversial Approval The council...

Global Prime Housing Prices Set for Decline Amid Rising Costs Overview Reports show that investors in prime real estate now face a drop in house prices. Major cities like Hong Kong, London, and San Francisco see these shifts. Savills Plc gave a forecast that many of these cities will fall in value this year. Rising borrowing costs hurt buyer interest in high-end homes. Global Housing Market Trends Savills,...

Real Estate vs. Stock Market: A Historical Performance Analysis Many property investors seek ways to secure their financial future. They ask a simple question: has real estate or the stock market done better in the past? This article reviews the past performance of these asset classes. It shows the main differences and benefits of each one. This guide can help those who are interested in House in Multiple...

Concerns Grow Over Rise in Houses of Multiple Occupancy in Guildford Introduction A street in Guildford, Applegarth Avenue, has changed a great deal. Family homes now turn into Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs). The borough council approved these changes. Many locals now speak out over the loss of a tight-knit community. The Changes on Applegarth Avenue The planning committee approved four more HMOs....

Tiny Victorian Terrace Transformed: A Six-Bed House of Multiple Occupation in Walsall New Developments in Walsall’s Housing Sector In Walsall, people need flexible homes. A plan lets a small Victorian terrace on Cecil Street change its form. The plan turns a three-bedroom house into a home for six tenants. This change meets the local trend for shared, affordable living. Details of the Transformation The...