Residential Letting Agents of Swansea
Michael G. Lewis & Son are pleased to offer the Licensed Student accommodation to let to a group of 6 persons max. The House comprises: Entrance hallway off which is the utility room and shower room, two letting bedrooms. Stairs to the first floor landing off whid is the communal lounge, kitchen, main bathroom (separate w.c), two letting bedrooms. Second stairs to top floor and two letting bedrooms. The terms are that … [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 concentrations … [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 Pleasant, … [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 only … [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 private … [Read more...]
Born Killay Swansea
Letting Experience - 28 Years
Specialised area - HMOs
Vocational Experience -
Honoured Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents
Previous Examiner for NFOPP - Diploma in Residential Letting and Management (DipRLM)
Previous Assistant Business Practice Officer with NAEA
Twice Past Chairman - South Wales Branch NAEA
Past Treasurer - South Wales Branch NAEA
