Tag: housing regulations
Government calls on landlords to upgrade homes ahead of D...
The government has urged landlords to begin upgrading their properties before the Decent Homes Standard comes into force.
In its Renters’...
Is my converted property exempt from HMO licensing?
Hi, I bought a converted 3-storey property a few years ago. It was converted into three flats in 1988. A building regs full plan was...
Safeagent pushes for clearer Decent Homes Standard in the...
The UK’s leading not-for-profit accreditation body for lettings and management agents, safeagent, has put forward a robust response...
London council plans stricter HMO regulations to ‘k...
A London council is to investigate tougher regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) to safeguard residents and improve living...
Council powers to inspect landlord homes raises ‘ex...
New powers to carry out surprise inspections of landlord properties have raised fears that they will be ‘exploited’ by...
Landlord warns tenants of rent rises if selective licensi...
A frustrated landlord has written to tenants warning them that selective licensing in their area will see rents rise by £16.58 per...
HMO licence approvals drop by 6% across Britain
The number of new House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licences approved across Great Britain fell by 6% in 2024, research reveals.
According...
