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HMOs to be controlled by number and distance from others – council

2nd July 2026

HMOs to be controlled by number and distance from others – council

An interim planning policy could soon be implemented across County Durham to prevent an over-concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The interim policy states that further HMOs will not be allowed where any of the 10 nearest properties to the application site are already HMOs.  That is, there should be no ‘sandwiching’...

Tenants in poor EPC homes face largest energy cost rises

2nd July 2026

Tenants in poor EPC homes face largest energy cost rises

With the energy price cap increasing by 13% this week, new analysis from Rightmove shows tenants...

Nationwide index shows surprise annual price rise

2nd July 2026

Nationwide index shows surprise annual price rise

The latest Nationwide house price index has provided what some regard as a surprise – house...

Landlords accused of making up ‘imaginary damage’ to keep deposits 

1st July 2026

Landlords accused of making up ‘imaginary damage’ to keep deposits 

Activist leaders of the Generation Rent group are backing Labour’s move towards a future tenancy deposit...

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