Tag: HMO Licensing

Exploring the Buzz Around HMO Housing

Author: Aviram Shahar

16th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) have been a cornerstone of the UK rental market, offering affordable housing options for tenants...

Council expands selective licensing scheme under new Labour rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 2 years ago | 3

A new selective licensing scheme for ALL landlords with private rented sector properties in one London borough has been unveiled....

Council considers extending HMO licensing scheme to improve housing standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Worcester City Council says, despite the “majority of HMO landlords”, following the rules an additional licensing scheme could be introduced....

Consultation on proposed property licensing schemes closes next week

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th October 2024, 2 years ago | 6

A London council is urging residents, landlords and tenants to have their say on proposed new licensing schemes for private...

Brighton & Hove introduces new PRS licensing schemes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Brighton & Hove council has revealed that it’s introducing a new additional licensing scheme for smaller houses in multiple occupation...

Which is the best property management software?

Author: Readers Question

19th March 2024, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I am a commercial and residential landlord; I have 60 properties in 5 limited companies and am looking for...

Removal of FHL – One man’s poison is another man’s meat. How will it affect you?

Author: Rupert Chapman

11th March 2024, 3 years ago | 5

The changes in Serviced Accommodation will impact different people in different ways. To some, it will provide advantage, for others...

HMO clarity within a ‘residential ‘lease’?

Author: Readers Question

23rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Hello,  I manage staff accommodation for our company and recently the company split and the original directors of the company...

Is this the death of property investing?

Author: Simon Zutshi

19th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Many people believe that we are seeing “The Death of Property Investing” because single-let properties, just don’t stack up any...

Government plan to remove HMO license rules for housing asylum seekers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th May 2023, 3 years ago | 17

Critics are lining up to condemn a government plan to remove the HMO licencing regulations for landlords who will house...

Landlord Licensing & Defence – How landlords and agents can avoid council fines and penalties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2023, 4 years ago | 9

Landlords face an increasingly difficult situation as councils look to set up or expand their mandatory licensing schemes – leaving...

Only 3 for an HMO beware the sting in the tail?

Author: Readers Question

9th December 2022, 4 years ago | 12

Hello, As of 9th December 2021 the Lambeth BC decided to reduce the number of unrelated people using shared facilities...

Looking to get into property investment or expand your portfolio?

Author: Mark Alexander

17th January 2014, 13 years ago | 0

Back in September 2013 I wrote an about an HMO investment opportunity which could be of interest to people wanting...

Councils lose Court cases over HMO licence fees

Author: Mark Alexander

11th November 2013, 13 years ago | 11

Three cases have recently been tested in the Courts whereby Councils have charged more for HMO licensing then was reasonable....

Thought provoking HMO and selective licensing question

Author: Mark Alexander

18th October 2013, 13 years ago | 7

The importance of my question is that, depending on the answer, it may be a way for landlords to bypass...

Enforcement not legislation – PRS Hit Squads

Author: Mark Alexander

2nd October 2013, 13 years ago | 64

There is already more than enough funding and legislation to police the Private Rented Sector. The last thing we need...

Subletting Scams – why landlords are afraid to report them

Author: Mark Alexander

23rd September 2013, 13 years ago | 6

Many landlords are fearful to seek help from their local authorities in terms of dealing with subletting scams. Just imagine...

Nearly Legal SEO Discussion

Author: Mark Alexander

20th September 2013, 13 years ago | 0

This Twitter discussion with Nearly Legal will make the lawyers reading this smile, and hopefully a few more business think...

Alternatives to Landlord Licencing Schemes

Author: Mark Alexander

12th August 2013, 13 years ago | 42

The alternatives to Landlord Licensing Schemes require joined up thinking, changes to data sharing protocols within local authorities and revised...

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Best practice for LANDLORDS (e-news compilation)

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2013, 13 years ago | 0

If in doubt ASK Learning from other peoples experiences is often far more cost effective than making mistakes of your...

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Birmingham City Council – “We support good landlords”

Author: Mary Latham

18th June 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Birmingham City Council have sent a strong message to landlords who let in the city – “We support good landlords” Senior officers...