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Plans for New 8-Bed HMO on Manchester Road, Bury: A Community Debate Recent news shows a plan to change a home on Manchester Road, Bury into an eight-bed house for shared living. Local neighbors and property buyers now talk about the plan, and many note its impact on the area. Details of the Proposal Bury Council got the plan. The plan takes a two-storey house and turns it into a shared house. The plan...

Understanding House Prices and Their Influence on HMO Investments The UK property market changes fast. Many investors watch house price moves close. This point matters for those who study HMOs. Current State of House Prices in the UK Recent reports show the UK housing market swings over the past years. Factors like local demand, interest rates, and economic trends work side by side to drive prices. The...

Understanding Council Tax on Second Homes: What Property Investors Should Know When property investors add second homes to their portfolio, new law may change their costs. New rules set a council tax premium for homes that are not used as the main residence. This article shows key details on the changes, what they mean for owners, and tax exemptions that might apply. New Council Tax Premium for Second...

New 10-Bed HMO Development Proposed for Week Street, Maidstone Introduction Maidstone sees a change in its housing scene. TA Property Investments Ltd has put forward plans for a four-storey HMO on a landlocked site behind Merkur Slots on Week Street. The developer, Ajay Kundra, leads the plan. The building must cope with a lack of direct vehicle access. Local residents and council members share concerns...

Large HMO in Beverley Road, Hull Approved at Second Attempt The council approved a plan to change a former office into a 32-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO). The plan came after an earlier version was dropped in March of last year. This decision may shift the housing scene in Hull. Background of the Proposal The site sits at 337-341 Beverley Road. For 40 years, it served the engineering firm Alan...

Neighbours Concerned as HMO Development Breaches Unanimous Community Bonds in Surrey Residents in Sunbury, Surrey, fear that rising Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) weaken the close ties they share. They see a trend from nearby Hounslow and worry their community might follow. One long-term resident, after twenty years in his home, now thinks of selling when a two-bedroom cottage on Vicarage Road is set...

Plans Underway to Transform Chamberlains Building into Housing Facilities Revitalising a Neglected Site The New Testament Church of God has sent plans. It aims to fix the old Chamberlains building in Willenhall. The building has stood empty since 2016. The church plans to turn it into a community hall and a 12-bed HMO. The group seeks to add housing and a shared space for the town. It also seeks to solve...

Landlords Fined Nearly £100,000 for Overcrowded London HMO Following Fatal Fire Two landlords face fines close to £100,000. They pleaded guilty to many housing law breaches. They ran an overcrowded flat in East London. A fire, sparked by a faulty e-bike battery, took a man’s life. The Incident On 5 March 2023, a fire broke out at Maddocks House in Shadwell. The London Fire Brigade responded fast....

Best Mobile Phone Providers in the UK Ranked: What the Latest Survey Reveals A survey from Which? shows changes among UK mobile phone providers. The study looked closely at customer views and service levels. Many top brands did not score as high as many expected. We explain the survey details, discuss your rights, and give simple tips for choosing a mobile plan. The Survey Results: A Wake-Up Call for Major...

House Prices in the UK: Current Trends and What They Mean for Property Investors In the UK housing market, many people study house trends. Investors watch these trends and note how HMOs bring more than one tenant to a home. Landlords and buyers gain clear points to plan with. Overview of the Current Housing Market Recent data from Forbes Advisor UK shows that the property market now sees ups and downs....