Tag: HMOs
![HMO consultation is a sham to avoid compensation claims](https://www.property118.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/HMOimage.jpg)
HMO consultation is a sham to avoid compensation claims
An internal report from town hall advisers confirms consultation over extending house in multiple occupation (HMO) powers is a sham...
![If you lived in an HMO, who would your fantasy four house mates be and why?](https://www.property118.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/hugh-hefner-picture-1-230x300.jpg)
If you lived in an HMO, who would your fantasy four house...
To get you started, the boys in the office came up with the following answers:
Hugh Heffner to organise the party guests
Aggie and...
![Student lettings are in a class of their own](https://www.property118.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/student-property-dissected-264x300.jpg)
Student lettings are in a class of their own
Business is booming for student landlords as rents, property values and returns are all increasing.
The average student landlord benefitted...
![HMO investors must not shun planning opportunity](https://www.property118.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/HMOimage.jpg)
HMO investors must not shun planning opportunity
Time is running out in some cities for house in multiple occupation (HMO) investors to expand their property portfolios.
The repeal...
![Landlords to pay more tax as HMO loophole closes.](https://www.property118.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/HMOimage.jpg)
Landlords to pay more tax as HMO loophole closes.
New guidelines for shared house owners have put a stop to most claims from property investors for capital allowances that can considerably...
![Councils challenge HMO planning reversal in High Court](https://www.property118.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/U-Turn-259x300.png)
Councils challenge HMO planning reversal in High Court
Student landlords and shared house investors planning and licensing rules face scrutiny under a second legal challenge – this...
![Councils fear cash claims if they tackle HMO problems](https://www.property118.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hmo-300x202.png)
Councils fear cash claims if they tackle HMO problems
Councils are afraid of tackling shared housing problems because they fear landlords will sue them for loss of earnings, a senior planning...