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In a significant legal proceeding on February 20, 2024, Bradford landlord Hasan Kazi faced magistrates at the Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court, where he admitted to nine offences regarding the neglect of two properties on Easby Road, which are classified as houses of multiple occupation (HMOs). The charges stemmed from Kazi's apparent failure to maintain, repair, and clean the properties, directly...

In a bid to address housing demand and enhance community cohesion, Aamer Shah has put forth an ambitious proposal to transform a two-bedroom semi-detached house located on Barton Road in Stretford into a 10-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO). This proposal, submitted to Trafford Council, signals a response to the growing need for affordable housing solutions, particularly in urban areas where residents...

Croydon Council is stepping up its actions against unauthorized Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), focusing on safeguarding the integrity of local neighborhoods in response to growing concerns over housing quality. Recent enforcement operations, highlighted by Croydon’s Mayor, revealed a series of planning violations across several properties in areas like Thornton Heath and Purley. This intensified...

The UK property market is currently grappling with unprecedented challenges that have left many first-time buyers feeling disillusioned about their ability to secure a home. Recent findings indicate that over two million young people are uncertain about their homeownership prospects, signaling a potential crisis in traditional property acquisition (House of Commons, 2024). Amidst a backdrop of soaring...

As the buy-to-let market evolves into 2025, significant shifts in mortgage rates and product offerings have been initiated by leading lenders, tailored to meet the growing demand for energy-efficient investment properties. Various institutions such as Coventry for Intermediaries, Santander, and Virgin Money are adjusting their products, showcasing a mixture of rate increases and reductions in response to...

Plans to redevelop Hull's former Albert Hotel and Sports Bar into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) have emerged, promising to reshape community living in the area. Strategically located on Anlaby Road, this ambitious project aims to convert the now-closed pub into a 22-bedroom accommodation, with the potential to house up to 30 residents. This redevelopment emphasizes not only the pressing need for...

In a recent ruling, Salford-based Student-Haus Limited has been fined £13,000 for significant fire safety violations that raise serious concerns about landlord responsibilities in the property rental market. Following a council inspection in November 2023, the company was found guilty of multiple offenses regarding fire escape routes and the maintenance of common areas in a multi-occupancy rented property...

Cardiff has emerged as a formidable contender in the UK business landscape, earning the title of the leading city for business growth in 2025, as highlighted by a recent study conducted by Arbuthnot Latham. The Business Growth Index reveals that Cardiff's remarkable business density—boasting one new business for every ten residents—marks a significant shift in the economic dynamics of the nation,...

The UK housing market is demonstrating remarkable resilience in 2024, characterized by a notable increase in house prices despite ongoing economic challenges. As of November 2024, the average property price has surged by4.6% from the previous year, reaching £268,000—an increase of £12,000. This upward trend contrasts sharply with predictions of a potential slowdown post-April 2025, as a stamp duty...

In November 2024, new research from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the University of Stirling has uncovered a concerning trend in the UK property market regarding energy efficiency ratings. This groundbreaking study, published in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, reveals that home buyers may be overpaying for properties classified in higher energy efficiency...