be aware of these areas if you are looking to invest into hmo!!   Tameside Council: Implemented an immediate Article 4 direction in late 2025 to prevent the proliferation of HMOs.   Warrington Council: Approved borough-wide controls and a new Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to prevent unfair HMO clustering.   Luton Council: Introduced a selective licensing scheme in mid-2026 to better regulate HMOs and protect tenants.   Wigan Council: Pushed to mandate planning permission for all HMOs to stop developers from exploiting local housing.   Stoke-on-Trent City Council: Launched a major review and property check initiative for HMOs to address resident complaints.

Posted by daz555 at 2026-07-14 12:06:53 UTC