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Transforming a Disused Premier Inn: Developer Promises Quality Affordable Housing in Gravesend

Transforming a Disused Premier Inn: Developer Promises Quality Affordable Housing in Gravesend

Plans to Change Old Premier Inn into 46-Bed HMO in Kent Introduction We plan to change an old hotel. The former Premier Inn on Singlewell Road in Gravesend, Kent will become a house of multiple occupation with 46 bedrooms. Alder Design & Build run the project. They stress that this is not a run-down building plan. They want to give good homes to people in need. Background and Context The building was...

Residents Fear Character Loss as New House Shares Transform Guildford Street

Residents Fear Character Loss as New House Shares Transform Guildford Street

Concerns Raised Over Rising House Shares in Guildford Transformation of Applegarth Avenue into HMOs Guildford Borough Council approved four requests for houses in multiple occupation on Applegarth Avenue, a street near the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The council’s decision converts family homes into properties that serve several tenants. Residents worry as they see their community change before their...

Navigating the Uncertain Terrain of UK House Prices: Latest Trends and Predictions for 2025

Navigating the Uncertain Terrain of UK House Prices: Latest Trends and Predictions for 2025

Understanding the Current Landscape of UK House Prices In 2025, the property market changes fast. House prices seem set to rise. Many people worry about economic limits and new government rules. A new stamp duty plan starts. Trade tariffs from other countries add strain. Buyers and HMO investors must check their plans once more. A Busy Start to the Year Early this year, a lot happened in the house market....

London's Property Market Faces Strain from Global Trade War, Warns Rightmove

London’s Property Market Faces Strain from Global Trade War, Warns Rightmove

London Property Market Faces Challenges Amid Trade War, According to Rightmove April 14, 2025 – The London property market feels the strain when trade tensions between the United States and other nations press on buyers. Analysts point out that London faces strong pressure on prices and buyer interest. This market soon suffers the worst effects in the UK. Gradual Price Increase, but Buyer Inquiries...

UK Commercial Real Estate Value Plummets as Overseas Investors Claim Growing Share

UK Commercial Real Estate Value Plummets as Overseas Investors Claim Growing Share

Overseas Investment in UK Commercial Real Estate Grows as Market Value Declines Recent Findings on the UK's Real Estate Landscape The UK real estate market shows clear changes. The latest report from the Investment Property Forum finds that commercial real estate is now worth £949 billion. Residential and commercial properties together reach £9.3 trillion by the end of 2023. In 2020, commercial...

Top UK Property Investment Hotspots to Watch in 2025

Top UK Property Investment Hotspots to Watch in 2025

The Best Places to Invest in UK Property Right Now Property investment sits at the heart of Britain's financial life. In the UK, owning a home stays very popular. A high homeownership rate draws many investors to the market. This article lists the top UK spots for property investment, with a focus on HMOs. The insights come from top property experts. The Changing Dynamics of the UK Property Market The UK...

Council Probes Takeaway Voucher 'Bribery' Allegations Amid Controversial Planning Application

Council Probes Takeaway Voucher ‘Bribery’ Allegations Amid Controversial Planning Application

Council Investigation Launched Amid Takeaway Voucher ‘Bribery’ Claims Brighton and Hove City Council starts an investigation. They check claims that a property developer gave residents takeaway vouchers in return for praise on a planning application. The plan comes from WSE Property Services Ltd. John and Holly Wright own the company. They want to change a family home on 47 Eastbrook Road into a house...

Transformation Plans for Stretford Home: A 10-Bed Shared Living Opportunity

Transformation Plans for Stretford Home: A 10-Bed Shared Living Opportunity

Proposal for 10-Bed House of Multiple Occupation in Stretford Transformation of a Semi-Detached Home Aamer Shah owns a modest two-bed semi-detached home on Barton Road. He comes from Blackburn in Lancashire and now submits an application to Trafford Council. He plans to change the two-bedroom house into a shared home with 10 beds. Investors and residents now need low-cost rent. The plan meets this need by...

Historic 19th Century Sheffield House Could Transform into 23 Stylish Flats

Historic 19th Century Sheffield House Could Transform into 23 Stylish Flats

Historic Sheffield House to be Converted into Flats A 19th‐century house in Sheffield gets a plan for change. The building may become more than 20 flats. It sits on Burngreave Road and has served as an HMO for ten years with almost 40 rooms. The Proposal for Flats A planning document for Sheffield City Council shows a plan to turn the HMO into 23 flats. Each flat spans 20 to 40 square metres. The plan...

Edinburgh's Urgent Initiative to Relocate Homeless Residents from Unlicensed Accommodations

Edinburgh’s Urgent Initiative to Relocate Homeless Residents from Unlicensed Accommodations

Urgent Action in Edinburgh to Move Homeless from Unlawful Accommodation Edinburgh City Council Sets Deadline for Transition to Licensed Housing Edinburgh City Council has set a firm date. The council will move many homeless people from unapproved hotels and B&Bs. Over 700 households now live in 28 properties that lack the proper HMO license. The goal is to finish this change by November 2024 so that...

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