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Plans for 46-Bed HMO from Former Kent Premier Inn: A Community-Focused Project Developers now work to revive a quiet site. They buy a closed hotel and plan a change of use. The former Premier Inn becomes a 46-bedroom shared home. Local voices spark a talk on community life and good housing for residents with less money. Background of the Project Alder Design & Build bought this building in November...

Plans Submitted for New 8-Bed HMO on Manchester Road, Bury A team has submitted a plan. This plan shifts a home on Manchester Road in Bury into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The design targets shared living. It also uses a loft conversion to add space. Details of the Proposal The plan changes a two-storey terraced house into an HMO. It gives the ground floor two en-suite bedrooms and...

Homeless Individuals in Edinburgh Could Be Temporarily Relocated Due to Licensing Plan Introduction Edinburgh Council stands at a new crossroad. The council must check each temporary home. Homeless people need safe rooms. The rise in demand since Covid-19 forces the council to act. This change may shift about 10% of homeless people to houses outside Edinburgh. Current Situation with Homelessness in...

Brighton and Hove Launches New Scheme to Improve HMO Property Standards Brighton and Hove City Council now starts a new licensing scheme. The scheme aims to improve renters’ living conditions in small HMOs. It starts on 1 July 2024. The council wants to fix poor property conditions and weak management. The words connect close. Each term helps give a clear meaning. Details of the Licensing Scheme The...

Lender Launches Innovative 'Seven Times Salary' Mortgages: Key Considerations for Prospective Homebuyers In the UK mortgage scene, April Mortgages now provides homebuyers with loans that can reach up to seven times their yearly pay. This change aims to help those who face rising home prices as wage growth falls behind. Prospective buyers must know the linked conditions. New Lending Criteria April Mortgages...

Severe Penalty for Landlord over Illegal HMO Conversion in Egham Meenu Jetwani, a 53-year-old landlord from Egham in Surrey, has been fined £12,000. She was found guilty of changing a three-bedroom bungalow into an HMO with 15 rooms. The case made news this week and shows key problems in renting homes. It raises issues about safety and the well-being of tenants. Details of the Conversion The work happened...

Large HMO Approved in Hull After Initial Rejection The council approved a plan to change a three-storey office into an HMO. The building at 337-341 Beverley Road now gets a second chance after a past refusal. A vote of five to four made this change after the March decision did not pass. Controversial Proposal Faces Community Backlash Local voices push back against the plan. The building has housed Alan...

Victory Against HMO Expansion in Erdington: Community Stands Firm Birmingham City Council turned down a planning plan. They did not allow a family home on Mason Road to change into a five-bedroom HMO. Nearly 400 people signed a petition. Around 50 locals gathered to protest. The community joined forces. Their voices moved the council. The council saw every word and every sign. Community Concerns...

Council Tax Facts on Second Homes in England: What You Need to Know Homeowners and property investors face new council tax rules. They must learn what it means to own a second home in England. In April 2025, many local councils will add extra tax on secondary homes. The change follows similar moves in Scotland and Wales. Councils aim to free up homes for local people. This change brings extra money worries...

Current Trends in UK House Prices and Multiple Occupancy Investment Opportunities The UK property market changes fast. Investors who seek HMO must watch house price shifts. Recent reports show a mix of rises and falls in prices. This article explains house price data and its effects on the HMO market. It helps both current and new investors learn key ideas. House Price Trends Across the UK Forbes Advisor...