Landlords Panic over HMO changes :)

brit1234

e-petition

Abolish Article 4 restrictions on HMO's

Responsible department: Department for Communities and Local Government
This petition has been formed to rally for the abolishment of the use of Article 4 directives to stop properties being used as Houses in Multiple Occupation.

Since its introduction these measures have been used by local councils to effectively ban new HMO's and has had a drastic effect on the one area of the housing market that has otherwise remained bouyant despite the recession. :rotfl:

The measures have been put in place without listening to property professionals who all disagree that it is a good thing.

This legislation is not only bad for the economy as a whole but also is also unfairly labeling students and those on low income as a sub-class that are prone to anti social behaviour and is potentially forcing them into substandard accommodation in areas they do not want to live.



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http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/34625


I think this is more about landlord greed rather than student welfare. I also support the changes, far to many areas are being taken over my HMOs which ruin the area and increase crime plus drug taking.

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I don't think this will get any where near the 100,000 signatures. Even if Hamish, Nollag and Sibley sign it, it will be under 250 signatures. :rotfl:

EchoLocation

brit1234 wrote: »

... landlord greed ...

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headcone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rv6BrQm9bc

HAMISH_MCTAVISH

Restrictions on HMO's are a great idea.... If you want higher house prices.

The fewer people you allow to live in a house, the more houses they need....;)

Sibley

I just pass any charges onto my tenant.

nollag2006

Hi brit

You may want to update your signature to reflect the pick up in the property market

Are you still holding out for a 20-30% fall by Christmas 2012?

moneyinmypocket

Go Brit its your birthday 50% off in 4 years on your birthday

Mr._Pricklepants

brit1234 wrote: »

Even if Hamish, Nollag and Sibley sign it, it will be under 250 signatures. :rotfl:

Aha, another brit prediction.

Number of signatures:
270

Oh well.

nollag2006

Did your AE, Negative_Equity, sign it brit?

Graham_Devon

HAMISH_MCTAVISH wrote: »

Restrictions on HMO's are a great idea.... If you want higher house prices.

The fewer people you allow to live in a house, the more houses they need....;)

Everything leads to a higher house price in your world Hamish!

Nothing stops you!

A landlord will be less willing to pay for a higher priced house if he can only get £200 a week x 4 students.

If he can get £200 a week x 6 students for the same property, he'll pay more for the house.

Therefore, this wouldn't neccesarily correlate with higher house prices.

Mr._Pricklepants

And where are the other 2 students going to live, Graham?