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The City of Edinburgh Council has taken decisive action to address the growing crisis of homelessness in the city by unveiling an urgent plan to relocate individuals currently housed in unlicensed temporary accommodations, aiming for completion by the end of November2024. This move comes in response to a significant increase in the number of residents depending on these emergency housing solutions,...

Aamer Shah has submitted an ambitious planning application to Trafford Council seeking to transform a two-bedroom semi-detached house on Barton Road, Stretford, into a multi-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO). This proposal aims to address housing demands in the area while incorporating measures designed to mitigate potential anti-social behavior and noise disruptions. Shah asserts that issues...

In a contentious decision, the Somerset Council's planning committee recently greenlit plans for a 30-bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) on Friarn Street in Bridgwater. This approval has sparked a backlash from local councillors and residents concerned about potential flood risks posed by the nearby Durleigh Brook, as well as mounting parking problems in the area. Bridgwater Town Council leader Brian...

Residents of Hackney Road in Fant, Maidstone, are enduring renewed disruptions as they face another road closure, just four months after a significant sinkhole incident. In July, a 10-foot deep sinkhole emerged due to a collapsed sewer, forcing the local council to close the road for a month while extensive repairs were conducted. Now, the area is being dug up again by UK Power Networks, following a power...

In recent months, the buy-to-let property market has faced significant headwinds, showing declining trends that have led many potential investors to reconsider their strategies. With both buy-to-let purchases and mortgage lending on the downturn, the scenario prompts a critical evaluation of investment options available to aspiring landlords. This article aims to explore these declining trends in the...

In November 2024, the investment landscape for UK property funds has presented a challenging scenario, as highlighted by the latest report from Calastone. The report shows a marked divergence in investor sentiment, with UK property funds facing significant outflows while other asset classes, bolstered by recent budget announcements, are experiencing positive inflows. This article delves into the current...

The proposed transformation of Kent House nursing home into a 21-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Broadstairs has sparked significant local opposition, leading to a heated discussion among councillors. With the plan aiming to maintain the core structure of the existing facility while reconfiguring its internal layout, residents have expressed deep concerns regarding the potential loss of a vital...

Rogue landlords continue to plague residents across London, with unscrupulous practices commonly reported. Among the boroughs, Kensington and Chelsea stand out, not for their proactive measures but for their strikingly low prosecution rates of such landlords. Despite receiving an alarming 4,170 complaints over a five-year span, the council has only managed to take one case to court. This gap in enforcement...

The UK real estate market is poised for a significant resurgence in 2024, with forecasts indicating increased investment activity. Several macroeconomic factors, such as anticipated interest rate cuts, declining inflation, and improved debt financing options, are set to create an environment conducive to commercial property investments. In the latest Q4 2023 insights, industry experts emphasize these...

In a pressing revelation, planning officers within Caerphilly County Borough have disclosed a significant gap in their housing data concerning Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The absence of precise statistics on the number of HMOs in the area poses critical challenges for effective housing regulation and community management. As the housing crisis continues to escalate across Wales, the need for...