We have now updated our site to accept Paypal payments for application (reference fees) so that after viewing a property applicants can download the necessary forms and pay the reference fee on line making our service better for more information please go to applicant page … [Read more...]
Breaking News on HMOs
17 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 concentrations … [Read more...]
Government anounces No New Regulations
17 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Government have dismissed claims for more regulation of the Private Rental Sector amid claims from Shelter and other professional organisations such as Association of Residential Letting Agents ARLA and National Association of Estate Agents NAEA, who call for tighter control over private landlords. Michael G. Lewis & Son are in support of tighter controls of the Private Sector, and are proud to be associated with the … [Read more...]
HMO Fines for Swansea Landlords
1 May, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 Pleasant, … [Read more...]
Planning Changes for HMO’s April 2010 (England)
29 March, 2010 By 3 Comments
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 only … [Read more...]
Proposals for EPC’s on Bedsit type HMOs
5 March, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Government announces Regulation on Private Rental Sector
4 February, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Government Announces Regulation of PRS DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Housing: Private rented sector The Minister for Housing and Planning (Rt. Hon. John Healey): I am today publishing a policy statement, “The Private Rented Sector: Professionalism and Quality: consultation responses and next steps”. This sets out a summary of responses to our consultation document, “The Private Rented Sector: … [Read more...]
HMO Planning Permmission Required from APRIL
28 January, 2010 By 1 Comment
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 private … [Read more...]
MGLS QR Code
27 January, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Michael G. Lewis & Son are embraced to tackle new technology with the use of QR codes in marketing, although we are not the first to do so, we recognise the need to be pro-active in marketingand communication though IT By using a mobile equipped with a barcode reader (QR reader), you will be able to scan the image direct to your phone, and dependent on the code, you will directed to a particular web page, phone number, … [Read more...]
ARLA Membership
8 January, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Confirmation now through that Michael G. Lewis & Son, Swansea is now Licensed through ARLA - Association of Residential Letting Agents look out for the logo … [Read more...]
