Unlicensed HMOs in Kent Hit with Hefty Fines: What Potential Investors Should Know Gravesham Borough Council acts to tighten rental rules. The council fines two landlords for running unlicensed HMOs. The total penalty is £27,500. This move keeps housing standards high and protects local residents. Details of the Fines A landlord of an HMO on Granville Road in Gravesend pays a £10,000 fine. A managing...
Birmingham's Erdington Community Resists Expansion of HMOs Erdington, Birmingham - Local residents win as Birmingham City Council rejects a plan. The council stops the conversion of a three-bedroom home on Mason Road into a five-bedroom HMO. Nearly 400 residents join the fight against the change. Fifty neighbours protest, saying more HMOs hurt their area. Community Pushback Against HMOs Erdington holds 180...
Property Market Update: March 2025 - A Surge in Activity Before Stamp Duty Changes The UK property market shows clear growth as the stamp duty changes near on 1 April. Data from Rightmove points to a strong start this year. Buyers and sellers work hard as they sort out tax matters. We review asking prices, agreed sales, and mortgage factors. Rising Asking Prices and Increased Sales In March, asking prices...
Prime Central London Residential Market: Key Trends from Beauchamp Estates' Q1 2025 Survey Beauchamp Estates ran a survey and found key factors that shape the prime central London residential market. We now enter the first quarter of 2025. The agency reported sales of more than £300 million in the area. The average property value reached £16.95 million. This article shows the data and points out trends...
Intelligent Investment Outlook for the Property Market in 2025 Introduction The property market changes fast. Investors watch new trends. The year 2025 stands as a key moment. Investors focus on HMO and other real estate projects. Last year the market shifted with a recovering economy and new tax plans. Investors now face both fresh tasks and chances to grow in a changing scene. Economic Recovery in...
Evaluating the UK Housing Market: Future Forecasts and Investment Opportunities The UK housing market changes fast. Property buyers need short, clear facts to help them act. Market estimates use current data to shed light on property investments. This is true for units such as Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Understanding Key Factors Influencing Property Investment Market estimates give useful views....
Financial Penalties Imposed on Landlords in Crawley for Housing Violations Crawley Borough Council acts by fining local landlords who break the Housing Act 2004. Two landlords, Mr Nasser Butt and Mr Martin New, did not follow housing rules. The fines show how the council works to keep housing safe and fit for tenants. Overview of the Violations The Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal backed the...
Objections Raised Against Proposed HMO Conversion in Wigan Overview of the Proposal A plan exists to change a five-bedroom house on Dicconson Street in Swinley near Wigan town centre into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Andrew Lyon, a director at Winstanley Property Ltd in Wigan, leads the project. The plan seeks to house five people in this semi-detached building. Neighbours already express strong...
Proposal for HMO Conversion in Heworth: Planning Application Submitted A planning application is now under review. Mr J. Aujla of J&P Properties (Yorkshire) Limited submits the plan. He wants to change a terraced home at 75a Monkton Road into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The design shifts a five-bedroom structure into a space that can host more people. Location and Context The property sits at...
Edinburgh Council Faces Criticism Over Unlicensed HMOs and Homelessness Strategies Recent news shows groups worry about Edinburgh’s housing plans. Shelter Scotland claims the council does not protect those in need. The council uses unlicensed HMOs and seeks to change laws on homelessness. This mix of issues has many people upset. Background and Current Situation Edinburgh stands out in Scotland’s...
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