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HMOs Gain Popularity Among UK Landlords
The UK rental market is witnessing a notable trend as landlords increasingly opt for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to enhance their investment portfolios. According…
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Portfolio Landlords Set Sights on Expansion, Paragon Bank Study Reveals
A recent study by Paragon Bank has unveiled that a significant portion of portfolio landlords in the UK, specifically those owning four or more properties,…
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London Landlords Cling to Lucrative HMOs
In London, owners of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are holding onto their properties tightly, with only a few listed for sale. Investors eager to…
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Bath’s HMO Licensing Initiative Concludes, Impacting Over 1,280 Properties
The Bath and North East Somerset area is preparing to see the end of the Additional Licensing HMO Scheme, with the programme set to conclude…
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Wales Leads in Britain’s HMO Market with Highest Average Rental Yields
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Wales are generating the most substantial yields across Britain, according to data revealed by Paragon Bank. The buy-to-let specialist…
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Council tax certainty proposed for HMOs
As a general rule, houses in multiple occupation should always be treated for council tax purposes as a single property, the Government has proposed. In…
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Westminster aims for discretionary licensing
Westminster City Council, which claims to have the largest private rented sector in England, is consulting on introduction of additional licensing requirements. ‘We recognise that…
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Landlord Guidance on Room Size Regulations
Since October 2018, a new space standard with room size specifications was introduced, to provide more spacious, healthier sleeping environments. A person (child over the…
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Minimum Room Sizes for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Minimum room sizes are to be introduced for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) from October, to ensure that rooms are suitable for adult habitation. Houses…
