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What is it and do I need it? Planning Approval for a House in Multiple Occupation is formal written permission from the Local Authority for the erection or alteration of buildings for Use Class C4 (Small HMO) or Sui Generis (Large HMO). This permission is based upon scrutiny of the proposals against both National Standards…
HMO licensing is a legal requirement Taken from the gov.uk website HMO Licensing, enacted in 2006 through the Housing Act of 2004, is the legal system used by a Local Authority to prescribe standards of safety and amenity, and decide the suitability for occupation, of a licensable HMO property. It is achieved throughout England &…
What is an HMO? An HMO, (House in Multiple Occupation), is a rental property occupied by three or more unrelated people forming one household. Typically, an HMO property will have shared kitchen, living and bathroom facilities and each bedroom is rented out separately Can I convert a house into an HMO under Permitted Development rights?…
These Standards deal with the number and type of amenities that must be provided in all Houses of Multiple Occupation in accordance with their size and the type of HMO property. The standards need to be met in order to obtain the necessary licence for use however if met then a condition may be included…
All too often we see prospective HMO Landlords have their planning applications refused due to common mistakes. A refusal can be both costly, inconvenient, and time-wasting, so it’s a good idea to become fully aware of all the possible reasons your proposal may be refused by the Local Planning Authority. These are the four most…
Money without having to Work If you are looking to create a source of increasing wealth, then as the old adage says “put your money into bricks and mortar”. This is still as current today as its always been. In fact, maybe more so now as people will always require somewhere to live and the…
Time to get all your ducks in a row Undertaking a building project, no matter the size can be a stressful, time consuming and costly experience if you do not know what you are doing. Following these tips will help ease the stress. 1 – Planning & Building Regulations Approval Always obtain planning &…
Employing a builder to undertake your construction work can be a daunting experience no matter how big, or small, the project. Here are some tips to help guide you through safely. 1 – Ask friends or family A personal recommendation from a trusted member of the family or close friend is a brilliant place to…
When planning a building project a major element that many people fail to fully appreciate is the time it takes from the day you decide you want to go ahead to the day that your project is fully complete. There are many aspects to a project that can impact on the overall timeline, so we…
Tomes Architects have developed an 8 stage strategy for providing our clients with a full and complete architectural service. Depending upon the complexity of the project and our client’s preferences these stages can be undertaken in a sequenced order or taken individually as required. The stages are based upon The Royal Institute for British Architects…