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Torridge Councillors Push for Clear Communication on Asylum Seeker Accommodations Councillors in Torridge act to bring local groups closer. They want news on where asylum seekers stay to come fast. They call on Conservative MP Geoffrey Cox. He must push for a clear link between housing groups and local councils. This call applies to HMOs and hotels. Unforeseen Accommodation of Asylum Seekers Last May,...

Understanding Yahoo's Use of Cookies and Your Data Privacy In our digital world, we must learn how companies use our data. Yahoo uses data to run its sites and apps. This text shows Yahoo's cookie rules and explains how you control your data. What Are Cookies and Why Does Yahoo Use Them? Cookies are small files that sit on your device when you visit a site or use an app. Yahoo uses cookies for three main...

Is Healthy Eating Too Expensive? Share Your Thoughts! Introduction A new report from the Food Foundation shows a cost gap in food. Food with less fat, salt, and sugar now costs twice as much per calorie. Many people face barriers when they choose healthy foods. The Challenge of Eating Healthy Rising living costs put people in a tight spot. Some pick cheaper food, even if it has fewer health benefits. What...

UK Property Market Faces Unique Dynamics Ahead of Stamp Duty Deadline March nears its end. Homebuyers in England feel the push. They work to finish deals before the tax deadline on 31st March. This month the market shows one of the biggest jumps in property numbers since 2015. Some buyers now face money problems because of new tax changes. Increasing Property Availability Amid Tax Breaks A report from UK...

Decline in Prime Residential Property Prices Expected in Major Cities: Savills Report Savills Plc warns that prime home prices in top global cities will drop in 2025. Investors in high-end real estate need to note this change. Hong Kong, London, and San Francisco are seen with high borrowing costs. These costs hurt buyer sentiment and slow investments. Key Findings from Savills Report The report comes out...

Current Trends in Mortgage Rates: March 2025 Update In March 2025, the mortgage market shows a lot of action. Major lenders adjust their fixed-rate plans as they get ready for the Bank of England (BoE) interest rate talk. This article shows new changes in mortgage rates, how these changes may affect property investments, especially HMOs, and how to work out your monthly payments. Lender Changes Ahead of...

London’s Prime Property Market: A Tale of Two Months and Foreign Interest London’s prime property shows fast changes. The market climbs high one month and drops quickly the next. A Knight Frank report points out that U.S. buyers, stirred by the presidential race, now check London homes. As 2025 nears, both buyers and sellers must watch economic signs closely. October: A Surge in Sales October went well...

Intelligent Investment Outlook: Navigating Real Estate Opportunities in 2025 Introduction: An Economic Recovery on the Horizon In 2025, the economy shows signs of healing. The year 2024 did better than many had thought. Inflation held close to its target. The Bank of England cut interest rates. Experts now predict growth at 1.8% next year. An early general election helped bring calm. Government efforts...

Understanding the Current Property Market Landscape We watch a changing property market. Investors eyeing HMOs face open chances and hard tasks. New data shows a clear rise in deals and new laws that soon change buying plans. Mortgage Calculators and Financial Planning A set of mortgage calculators help plan budgets. Buyers see repayment effects, money saved when remortgaging, and gains from paying extra...

Planning Proposal for House in Multiple Occupation in Heworth A new planning report has reached the city planners in York. The report looks at shifting the use of a home next to a shopping parade in Heworth. The plan will change the end terraced house at 75a Monkton Road into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). This change meets a growing need for rental homes in the area. Proposal Details Mr J. Aujla,...