Second Homeowners Face a Big Council Tax Jump in 2024 Local councils now use new rules that let them add a tax premium on extra homes. These rules affect second homes and properties for rent. The changes start when council tax bills come this month. Stakeholders in the housing market, especially those in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), need to note the coming cost rise. New Law and Tax Premiums Early...
Proposal for House in Multiple Occupation in Heworth City Under Review Overview of the Proposal Mr J Aujla from J&P Properties (Yorkshire) Limited submits a plan. This plan changes an end-terraced building on Monkton Road into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The property sits next to a busy shopping area in Heworth. The aim is to use the five-bedroom home at 75a Monkton Road to house more...
Unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation Face Hefty Fines in Gravesend Gravesham Borough Council acted to control housing in Kent. The council fined two landlords for running unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The fines reach a total of £27,500. This move shows the council works to keep local housing safe and sound. Background on HMO Licensing HMOs are homes where three or more tenants live...
Objections Raised Over Proposed House of Multiple Occupation in Wigan Andrew Lyon, director of Winstanley Property Ltd, submitted plans to change a five-bedroom house on Dicconson Street in Wigan. He wants to turn the house into a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) for five people. Neighbors quickly voiced their concerns. They fear the project will bring anti-social actions and shift the local way of...
Protest Erupts Outside Edinburgh City Chambers as Shelter Scotland Calls for Urgent Intervention on Housing Rights Edinburgh, UK — Shelter Scotland campaigners gathered at City Chambers and demanded quick moves by Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Housing Regulator. They accuse the City of Edinburgh Council of voting to pause basic housing rights until 2028. Protesters point to a deep housing crisis in...
London Landlords Fined Nearly £100,000 After Fatal Fire in “Grossly Overcrowded” Flat In this case, poor housing standards cause harm. Landlords in east London pleaded guilty for many housing law breaches. They face fines of nearly £100,000. A fire broke out because a faulty e-bike battery sparked the blaze. On 5 March 2023, the fire claimed the life of 41-year-old Mizanur Rahman, a father of...
Bank of England Keeps Base Rate at 4.5% Amid Economic Concerns The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has set the base rate at 4.5%. Eight members voted in favor while one opposed. The committee did this after a 0.25% drop in February. Members weigh inflation against slow growth. Inflation and Growth: A Hard Balance Inflation seems to slow down after its peak. Yet, the committee does not lower...
Navigating the UK Property Market: Insights on Mortgages, Pricing Trends, and the Upcoming Stamp Duty Changes Investors watch the UK housing market with care. They note changes that affect House in Multiple Occupation investments. A range of mortgage calculators helps investors test how repayments shape budgets, see the gain in remortgaging, and judge the effect of extra payments. Current Market...
US Investors Set to Flood the UK Property Market Post-Trump Election Victory The UK market for homes and offices awaits a fresh flow of cash from US buyers. US investors come now as the market stays solid. The market has a long record of steady results. Its stable traits attract buyers from around the world. Renewed US interest shows that trust in the UK market stays high. Factors Driving Investment Many...
The Rise of Voice-Activated Radio: A New Way to Tune In In the past few years, technology changes fast and media shifts too. Radio does not wait. Voice assistants let users talk to their stations in fresh ways. One major name is "More Radio." It grows fast among fans of sound shows. What is More Radio? More Radio is a digital station. It plays music, talk shows, and lifestyle programs. It serves...
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