Search Results for: HMOs
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Regulation & Law
Most councils struggling to regulate HMOs because many ‘under radar’
North East Lincolnshire Council says data gap prevents action on shared housing as local authorities struggle to control spread of HMOs.
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Rental market
CLAIM: HMOs are backbone of Britain’s rental market
Boss of property investment firm Mish Liyanage defends HMOs and says they offer a number of key benefits and should play a major part in the Government’s housing plans.
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Rental market
HOUSING CRISIS: Northern council to rent landlords’ HMOs to save cash
Liverpool City Councillor, Hetty Wood, announces council plans to procure privately owned HMOs in order to reduce the cost of housing people in hotels and B&Bs.
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Regulation & Law
Council’s poll reveals deep dislike of HMOs among voters
Disgruntled voters want a Kent council to halt the uncontrolled spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation in their area.
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Regulation & Law
‘Let only’ agents NOT liable for unlicensed HMOs – landmark ruling
Upper Tribunal overturns letting agency’s fine and provides clear guidance on who is liable for unlicensed HMO fines.
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Regulation & Law
London housing officers going ‘door-to-door’ to catch unlicensed HMOs
Brent Council’s enforcement officers are out in force in the streets as part of a borough-wide crackdown on rogue landlords.
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Regulation & Law
Reform says HMOs are a big problem and ‘need restricting’
The party's representative in Southend says plan to restrict number of new HMOs in the seaside town must be brought in ASAP.
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Regulation & Law
Midlands city reveals plans to license more HMOs
Peterborough council says higher standards will make properties more attractive, raise prices and therefore should be welcomed by landlords – who will pay £1,100 per licence.
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Rental market
New analysis reveals true value of HMOs
HMO market in England & Wales is worth £78 billion and generates an annual rental income of £6.3 billion according to HMO platform COHO.
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Regulation & Law
Big council to tackle HMOs and ‘protect starter homes’
Wakefield Council in West Yorkshire has agreed an Article 4 direction to require planning approval for large HMOs in some areas.
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