Residential Letting Agents of Swansea
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...]
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
