MGLS - Michael G Lewis & Son Letting Agents Swansea
Letting Property in Swansea
Two Swansea Landlords were reminded in a big way that failing to comply with HMO License Regulations can cost you Both landlords pleaded guilty in August 2011 to a number of charges under the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Wales) Regulations 2006 and also for failing to license their houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). One Landlord was answering charges relating to four of his HMOs in … [Read more...]
HMO and Interim Management Orders (IMO) Interim Management Orders (Housing Act 2004 Sections 102 – 112) What is an Interim Management Order ? These are used to enable a Local Authority to step in and manage a property in place of landlords (or landlord’s management agents). An IMO transfers the management of a residential property to the Local Housing Authority (LHA) for a period of up to twelve months. … [Read more...]
Newport Council - are causing problems to landlords with HMO's with one of their officers incorrectly citing the criteria for certain HMOs. One landlord has successfully battled through the courts on this matter. The officer in question has made it clear that you require a Certificate of Building Regulations from 1991 to present date and insisted that without this "Certificate" the property was an HMO - … [Read more...]
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Houses in Multiple Occupation The Minister for Housing and Local Government (The Rt Hon Grant Shapps): Today I am announcing the Government’s intention to amend the planning rules for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) which were introduced on 6 April 2010. I understand the concerns of local people who see their neighbourhoods being damaged by undue … [Read more...]
Landlords fined over licences TWO Swansea landlords have been prosecuted for failing to licence their rental properties. Thomas Barry Davies, of Alan Road, Llandeilo, and Paul David Evans, of Killan Road, Dunvant, Swansea, both failed to licence houses they let out as houses in multiple occupation, or HMOs. Evans pleaded guilty at Swansea Magistrates' Court to failing to license a house in Woodlands Terrace, Mount … [Read more...]
The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Order 2010. In my previous post I reported that there is to be a change in the Planning Consent needed for HMO’s – Three or more persons forming two or more households The amendment to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 to create a separate planning class for HMOs. The changes will come into force on 6 April 2010. The changes will … [Read more...]
The Government is proposing to implement Energy Performance Certificates for Bedsite type HMO’s There is an Impact Assessment Document from Communities and Local Government which can be downloaded here … [Read more...]
New Planning Laws afoot from April It appears that the Government are to introduce new planning laws for HMOS click here This would mean that ANY property being let to three or more persons who are unrelated would need change of use, also that after April a property would not necessarily need to be in an area for Additional Licencing Local powers for councils to protect communities and improve standards in the … [Read more...]
Why oh Why do people trust in agents who are not members of a professional body. Easylets Swansea have done it again. - run off with Clients money leaving landlords and tenants in turmoil. This is the reason that Michael G. Lewis & Son have fully supported Licensing of letting agents in the UK to fully protect members of the public. Michael G. Lewis & Son have been letting property in Swansea for over 45 years … [Read more...]
Born Killay Swansea
Letting Experience
- 29 Years
Specialised area - HMOs
Vocational Experience -
Previous Examiner for NFOPP
Previous Assistant Business Practice Officer for NAEA
Previous Chairman - South Wales Branch NAEA
Previous Treasurer - South Wales Branch NAEA [Read More …]
