Maidstone Council Proposes New Regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) Maidstone Council now shows new rules that target Houses in Multiple Occupation. The council seeks to change home conversions that stir concern. Residents and builders clash in Fant and Oakwood Ward. Many say that more HMOs make life in the area harder. The plan joins the long debate on how to mix housing needs with a safe...
Landlord Investigation: Allegations of Bribery Over HMO Planning Application in Brighton Introduction In Brighton and Hove the local government now faces a serious claim. A landlord gave takeaway vouchers to tenants. The tenants then posted kind words on a planning application. WSE Property Services Ltd. sent in the request. It asks to turn a family home at 47 Eastbrook Road, Portslade into a shared house...
UK Housing Market: A Year of Mixed Signals as Prices Experience Fluctuations The UK housing market shows many changes. It faces mixed performance in 2024. This mix makes one ask if the Bank of England’s money rules work well. Even in hard times, the market stays strong. Investors in property, especially in House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), watch these shifts with care. Initial Trends of 2025 The year...
UK Property Market Sees Increased Choices Amid Stamp Duty Deadline As March ends, homebuyers face one last push before a stamp duty change. Some worry about added costs. A report from Rightmove shows this spring has a record number of property options. Many choices keep prices steady in a busy market. Current Market Overview In the UK, the average property price rose by 1.1%, which is about £3,867. Now,...
Community United: Erdington Residents Successfully Reject New HMO Proposal Birmingham City Council's Decision Birmingham City Council acted with strong community backing. The council turned down a plan that would change a three-bedroom home on Mason Road into a five-bedroom HMO. Local people signed a petition with almost 400 names. Fifty neighbours gathered in protest. The planning office said the change...
Objections Raised Over Proposed HMO Conversion on Dicconson Street, Wigan A five-bedroom house on Dicconson Street in Wigan is set to change into a shared home, and this plan has raised concerns. Andrew Lyon, director of Winstanley Property Ltd, shows the design to house up to five tenants. Neighbors worry about the effect on their community. Community Concerns and Objections The application is now on the...
Landlords Fined for Gross Overcrowding After Fatal East London Fire In one sad case, East London flat landlords plead guilty. They broke many housing rules. An e-bike battery sparked a fire on 5 March 2023. The fire claimed the life of 41-year-old Mizanur Rahman, a father of two. His death shows the real harm caused by unsafe housing practices. Court Proceedings and Sentencing At Snaresbrook Crown Court,...
Current State of the UK Property Market: A Look Ahead Overview of the Property Market Trends In March 2025, the UK property market shows active trends. Price changes come from shifts in stamp duty rules, mortgage rates, and regional price differences. Data from Rightmove shows the average home price rose by 1.1% this month. The typical home now costs £371,870. This rise shows the market coming back from...
Shelter Scotland Leads Protest Against Edinburgh Council's Housing Measures Date: Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Campaigners from Shelter Scotland held a protest for housing rights. They met outside Edinburgh City Chambers yesterday. They called on Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Housing Regulator to act on a vote by Edinburgh Council. That vote may pause housing rights for some vulnerable groups until...
Resident Considers Selling Home Amid HMO Development Concerns in Surrey Growing Concerns Over Neighbouring House of Multiple Occupation A resident from Sunbury, Surrey, faces a hard choice. He may sell his home of twenty years next door to a new development. The plan is to change the house into a six-person House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Richard Evans, 60, feels stress that touches his mind and...
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