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Understanding Cookies and Privacy: A Guide for Yahoo Users Technology shifts fast. The ways companies get and use user data shift too. Yahoo stands as a key name in the digital world. It uses many tools to make work on its sites smoother. This article shows how Yahoo uses cookies, what this means for privacy, and how users can set their own choices. Yahoo: A Member of a Diverse Brand Family Yahoo stands...

Exeter Faces Student Accommodation Crisis as Properties Targeted for Rent Overview of the Real Estate Landscape Exeter now shows a fast shift in its property market. Over half of the rentals serve as student housing. Recent figures show that more than 60% of Rightmove listings target student renters. Many of these homes work as HMOs. This change sparks talks on housing supply and local community ties. The...

Understanding the Current UK Housing Market: Key Economic Indicators The UK's housing market shows change. The House of Commons Library published data on house prices, mortgage approvals, and housing starts. This data helps us see the market now. House Prices on the Rise The UK House Price Index shows house prices grew by 4.9% from January 2024 to January 2025. The average price went up by 0.7% from...

The Best Places to Invest in UK Property Right Now Investing in property stays popular in the UK. Many people view property as a main part of their money plan. They pick real estate over stocks or bonds for safety and steady growth. Investors must keep up with the shifts in the market. Five real estate experts in Bloomberg point out the best places for UK property investments. Understanding the UK Property...

Birmingham HMO Application Rejected Amid Community Concerns Birmingham City Council has rejected a plan. The plan would change a building on Pershore Road into a seven‐bedroom house for several occupants. The council acted after community voices raised strong concerns. Community members stressed that the area already has many HMOs. This close link between plan and concern made the change seem risky. The...

Rising Concerns Over HMO Developments in Surrey: A Local's Perspective Introduction: A Worrying Trend Surrey residents see more HMOs appear in their towns, and they worry about changes. Sunbury reports show that neighbours fear their streets may change like those in Hounslow, where many homes share tenants. Recent projects make people talk about keeping community ties and following local rules. The Case of...

Oxbridge Growth Corridor Project Aims to Add £78bn to UK Economy Introduction The UK government plans to boost the economy. They wish to connect Oxford and Cambridge. This project may add £78 billion to the economy by 2035. Chancellor Rachel Reeves spoke in Oxfordshire. She said linking these two cities could build a tech hub similar to Silicon Valley in Europe. Strategic Importance of Oxford and...

Rogue Landlord Fined £43,000 for Planning Control Breaches A large case shows that rogue landlord Bernard Margulies, who runs BMR Hemini Ltd, must pay over £43,000. He broke planning rules in Wandsworth, London. The case shows issues in the rental market. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) now draw more investment and more regulatory checks. Background of the Case Margulies manages more than 200...

Upcoming Changes to Council Tax on Second Homes: What Property Investors Need to Know In spring 2025, property investors in England will face new council tax rules. The new rules affect second homes used only for decoration and vacation. Local councils can raise the tax by up to 100% on these properties. Similar measures have already been used in Scotland and Wales. This change may have a big effect on...

Shelter Scotland Calls for Urgent Action Amid Edinburgh Housing Rights Concerns On December 13, 2024, Shelter Scotland staged a protest outside the Edinburgh City Chambers. This charity works on housing and homelessness. Protesters gathered after claims spread that the City of Edinburgh Council voted to pause housing rights for people in need until March 2028. The claim sparked anger and debate. Concerns...