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Resilience of Super-Prime London Property Market Amidst Tax Reforms Reports from Christie's International Real Estate on March 21, 2025 show that London’s super-prime property market, with prices over £10 million, holds strong even after new tax rules. Government changes ended tax relief for some wealthy foreign buyers. Buyers in this market did not slow down. Instead, high-value property deals...

Navigating the Current UK Property Market: Key Insights for HMO Investors The UK property scene shifts day by day. Investors in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) must keep up with these changes. Mortgage rates, asking prices, and stamp duty news all affect the market. This guide shows recent data and trends. It gives investors the facts they need. The Property Market's Robust Start Rightmove reports...

The Future of Renting: Insights into the UK Rental Market and Emerging Trends In England, private renters and landlords work side by side in a fast-changing market. New data from the Treasury shows us the present state. Today, about 11 million people rent their homes while 2.3 million people own them. The rising demand for rental spaces will shift when the Renters' Rights Bill comes into force. This bill...

Growing Concerns Over HMO Proposal in Wigan Neighbourhood Plans are now out for a five-bedroom house on Dicconson Street in Wigan. Andrew Lyon, who directs Winstanley Property Ltd., leads the proposal. Neighbours raise their voices because they worry for their community. Details of the Proposal The house stands in a busy area near Wigan town centre. The plan lets the three-storey home hold up to five...

New Council Tax Premiums for Second Homes: What Property Investors Need to Know As the new fiscal year nears, investors and second home owners face new charges. Local councils in the UK now may raise council tax by up to 100% on homes that serve as a second residence. The change adds to rising costs like higher stamp duty and shifts in mortgage interest relief for buy-to-let properties. Understanding the...

Allegations of Misconduct in HMO Planning Application Raise Concerns in Brighton Introduction In Brighton and Hove the planning process faces review. Allegations claim a property developer gave takeaway vouchers to tenants to earn positive comments on a planning application. The debate centers on an application by WSE Property Services Ltd. who want to change a family home at 47 Eastbrook Road, Portslade,...

Shelter Scotland Calls for Edinburgh Council Leadership Change Over HMO and Homelessness Controversy Dispute Over Council Leadership Shelter Scotland, a leading housing and homelessness charity, calls for a change in Edinburgh Council leadership. The charity points to a dispute over the council’s work with unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and its plan to change rules on homelessness....

Unlicensed HMOs Fined £27,500 Under Gravesham Council Crackdown Gravesham Borough Council has acted hard on unlicensed HMOs. The council fined two landlords a total of £27,500 in Kent. The aim is to keep homes safe and follow the rules. Details of the Offences A landlord on Granville Road lost a licence and faced a fine of £10,000. At the same time, the managing agent on Parrock Street got fined...

Controversial Approval of 13-Bed HMO in Scarborough South Bay Local councillors approved a plan to change an old bed and breakfast into a 13-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) at 7 Blands Cliff, Scarborough. Councillors met on Thursday, December 12, 2023, and split their votes. One side saw more housing for the community; the other side feared harm for the town. Community Concerns More than 30...

Community Concerns Over New HMOs in Guildford’s Applegarth Avenue Residents of Applegarth Avenue share deep worry over new plans on their street. The council approved several changes to family homes, turning them into HMOs. A meeting on July 17, 2023 saw the council allow these shifts. Some say this choice may shift the area’s look and weaken neighbour ties. Background on HMOs HMOs are homes where...