Property Market Insights: A Surge Ahead of the Stamp Duty Deadline The UK property market shows strong activity. Many buyers and landlords use mortgage calculators. These simple tools help you see how payments affect your budget. They also show how extra payments or remortgaging can save money. If you plan to buy an HMO or any other property, these tools are key to knowing your finances. Recent Market...
Shelter Scotland Demands Change in Edinburgh Council Leadership Over HMO Issue Shelter Scotland, a known housing charity, calls for the City of Edinburgh Council leadership to leave. The charity makes this call because issues surround unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and plans to change the rules on homelessness. The city shows one of the highest rates of homelessness in Scotland. The Issue...
Landlord Pleads Guilty to Neglect of Multiple Properties in Bradford In a case that shows long-lasting issues in managing shared homes, landlord Hasan Kazi pleaded guilty. He admitted nine counts linked to neglect at two houses on Easby Road, near the Bradford College Trinity Green campus. He made his plea on February 20 at the Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court. Charges and Offences Kazi broke rules...
Proposal for HMO Development in Heworth Sparks Local Interest A proposal seeks to change a home into an HMO in Heworth. City planners now review the request. Many locals and property buyers show interest. The house is at 75a Monkton Road. It is a five‐bedroom home. It sits near a shopping area. A Premier convenience store stands beside it. Application Details Mr. J Aujla works for J&P Properties...
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Prime Residential Property Prices Set to Decline in Major Cities A recent report by Savills Plc shows prime residential property prices in many top cities may fall in 2025. The report names Hong Kong, London, and San Francisco among the areas at risk. Rising borrowing costs are making investors more cautious. Declining Sentiment in Global Property Markets Savills observes that over half of the 30 cities it...
The Impossible Choice Facing Working Mothers in the UK By Katie Williams, Live News Reporter Mothers in the UK return to work after a long break for maternity leave with a heavy burden. They feel the pull of motherhood and face a work world that costs them dearly. High childcare fees and few work options close by make the idea of returning to work a hard one. The Financial Strain of Childcare UN Women UK...
Britain’s Housing Market Faces Slowdown as Tax Break Excitement Fades Introduction In February the UK housing market slowed. It showed its weakest performance in a year. Buyers rushed to meet a tax deal, then stepped back. A RICS survey shows these results. Investors in HMOs now watch this change. Buyer Demand Weakens A RICS report from March 13, 2025 shows a net balance that fell to +11. This score is...
UK Housing Market Update: House Prices Dip As Stamp Duty Changes Approach The UK nears a stamp duty shift. House prices drop while the market shows change. Some regions grow, but overall demand slows as new rules come. Mortgage Tools at Your Disposal Buyers and investors watch the market. They use tools to check mortgage repayments, remortgaging savings, and overpayment benefits. Enter details on a website...
Expansion of HMO in Eastbourne: A New Chapter in High-End Living A group has proposed an expansion for the HMO at 291 Seaside in Eastbourne. The plan adds three rooms to the nine that exist now. If the plan is approved, the total room count becomes 12. This change meets the rising need for premium housing in town. Proposal Details The plan calls for building three new rooms at the back of the property. The...
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