We are always trying to make things easier for landlords and tenants and as such have introduced the addition of Paypal as a way of accepting rents. However, there is a surcharge for this method as we are charged accordingly. Our normal method of payment is by way of cash, cheque, banker's draft and standing order - no surcharge. If you wisah to pay by this method, please enter the details accordingly - the charge is … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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...]
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 … [Read more...]
