Exposed: Birmingham 'HMO' Landlords Pocket Over £400 a Week in Public Money Per Room Tuesday, February 10, 2026 birmingham hmo landlords housingbenefits exemptaccommodation reliancesocialhousing council regulator tenants homelessness Birmingham’s supported exempt accommodation sector has been described as both a ‘cash cow’ and a state-sanctioned scandal — reshaping neighbourhoods while raising serious concerns over public fund usage. … Read More
Dudley Council Seeks to Lift Regulatory Notice After £3m Spent on Housing Surveys Wednesday, January 14, 2026 dudley council housing survey safety compliance regulator homes inspection decency Dudley Council has formally requested the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to lift a Regulatory Notice that was imposed in April 2023. The notice was issued after the council self-reported serious lapses in meeting legal … Read More