By occupying these spaces, the guardians are protecting the disused buildings from squatters, while also saving the developers money in security costs. In return, the occupants pay less rent than the market rate in central London.
Debate: Is the recent rule change for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) fair on tenants?
The Houses in Multiple Occupation licensing debate finally reaches England after many years of HMO licensing in Scotland, where safety standards in rented accommodation are generally higher, due to license implementation since 2001.
Debate: Is the recent rule change for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) fair on tenants?
Future proof your home: New windows – an investment
When it comes to future proofing your home there are so many ways to stay ahead of the curve.
Our guest blogger this week is Rob Gavin, Sales director at Aluminium Bending Specialists. Here to talk about how you can improve your home with new aluminium triple glazed windows.
Call for more housing options for older people in the UK
Appropriate homes for everyone is yet another challenge of the housing shortage in the UK. Local authorities, planners and developers in the UK need to shift their focus to ‘right sizing’ by delivering better, diverse housing options that are accessible to everyone, regardless of age, a new report suggests.
