Proposal for HMO Conversion in Heworth Under City Planner Review An exciting idea is in progress in Heworth. A plan to change an end terraced house into an HMO now sits for city planner review. Mr J. Aujla of J&P Properties (Yorkshire) Limited submitted the plan. The suggestion aims to modify the five-bedroom home at 75a Monkton Road into a larger HMO. Understanding the Proposal The house sits at the...
Transforming Shaw’s Crompton Health Centre into a 22-Bed HMO: Plans and Community Responses Developers plan a major change in Shaw, Greater Manchester. They submit plans to Oldham Council. The goal is to change a vacant building into a 22-bed HMO. The Former Health Centre The Crompton Health Centre sits on High Street. General practitioners left when they moved to a new centre on Westway. The building,...
Edinburgh Council Agrees Urgent Plan to Relocate Homeless Individuals from Unlicensed Accommodation Edinburgh Council acts now. The council must help people. It moves people from unlicensed places. Homeless individuals face unsafe rooms. The move puts them into safe homes. Rising demand for homeless help pushes this decision. Background of the Crisis The council set up rooms since Covid-19 began. They used...
Rising Council Tax Premiums for Second Homes: What You Need to Know Before April Property owners and investors face a change. In April 2025, many in England may see the council tax for second homes jump. The average bill can move from about £2,171 a year to nearly £4,342. This rise may hit hard for those who own extra homes or plan to buy them, especially Houses in Multiple Occupation. Understanding the...
Landlord Fined £12,000 for Illegal Conversion of Bungalow into 15-Room HMO in Egham In this case, rules broke. Meenu Jetwani, 53, known as Mona to many, changed a three-bedroom bungalow into a 15-room house. The change made the living space unsafe. The court at Staines Magistrates' Court set a fine of £12,000 after Runnymede Borough Council took action. Shocking Living Conditions The council called the...
Plans for Community Hall and HMO Submitted by Local Church in Willenhall Turning a Neglected Building into a Community Space The New Testament Church of God presents a strong plan. It reclaims a long-empty building in Willenhall. The plan transforms the building into a community hall and a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) with 12 beds. The property, known as Chamberlains, has stood empty since 2016. A...
UK Housing Market: Economic Indicators and Trends as of December 2024 The UK property market changes fast. Investors and those who plan to buy, especially in HMOs, must watch key economic signs. New reports from the UK House Price Index and the Bank of England show trends in prices, mortgage approvals, and new builds. These trends help us see the market today and in the near future. House Price Trends The...
Prime Central London Market Shows Resilient Growth Amid Shifting Dynamics Beauchamp Estates ran a survey that points out trends in the prime central London (PCL) residential market at the start of 2025. Three main factors shape the market. They are pricing strategies, property presentation, and longer sales timelines. The market shifts fast. This news matters for current and new property investors,...
2025 UK Housing Market: A Year of Uncertainty for Homeowners and First-Time Buyers As 2024 moves on, homeowners and first-time buyers scan the UK housing market and watch the Bank of England’s base rate. In August 2024, the rate dropped from 5.25% to 5%. In November, it dropped again to 4.75%. Many hoped this change would ease money worries. The rate cuts might not fix the hard truth for households,...
UK Housing Market Dynamics: An Overview of 2024 Trends and Predictions The UK housing market faces 2024 with mixed signals. Prices rise and fall. Investors see questions in market growth. Early 2025 shows the market stays strong. Yet many factors cause worry for those who wish to invest, especially in HMOs. Mixed Performance in House Prices Throughout 2024, house prices in the UK move in different...
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