Renters Targeted by Rental Scams: Upfront Fees Paid for Non-Existent Homes Monday, May 25, 2026 rental scam fraud renters students housing westmercia upfront hmrc accommodation Renters are being warned about a growing rental fraud in which scammers demand upfront fees for properties that either don’t exist or have already been let. West Mercia Police have highlighted that this deception is … Read More
Asylum Seekers in West Midlands Hotels Drop by Over 50% Since Late 2023 Friday, May 22, 2026 asylum migration westmidlands hotels homeoffice netmigration uk refugees accommodation demographics The number of asylum seekers living in hotels within the West Midlands has fallen dramatically since the end of 2023. According to Home Office data, only 2,314 asylum seekers were residing in contingency accommodation in the … Read More
Birmingham City Council Responds After Toddler Allegedly Bitten by Bed Bugs in Hotel Accommodation Tuesday, May 19, 2026 birmingham council housing bedbugs pestcontrol accommodation toddlers health temporaryhousing safeguarding A young family in Birmingham was recently relocated from a hotel after their toddler suffered what appeared to be bed bug bites, prompting concern and calls for action regarding the quality of temporary housing. The couple, … Read More
Senior Doctor Receives Approval to Transform Historic Walsall Building into 17-Bedroom HMO Sunday, May 17, 2026 walsall hathertonhouse hmo nhs conservation heritage accommodation renovation historic housing Plans to convert the historic Hatherton House in Walsall into a 17-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been officially approved. The project, led by Sue Boden of the Walsall NHS Trust, aims to provide much-needed … Read More
Foreign Office Updates Turkey Travel Advice Amidst Hotel Check-In Concerns for UK Visitors Monday, May 11, 2026 turkey ramadan traveladvice terrorism hotels uktravel accommodation children safety localcustoms The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has revised its travel guidance for Turkey as of May 8, addressing important considerations for UK travelers. These updates provide crucial information on Ramadan … Read More
HMRC Raises Tax-Free Personal Allowance to £20,070 for Homeowners Using Rent-a-Room Scheme Saturday, May 9, 2026 hmrc tax allowance rent-a-room income homeowners taxfree accommodation personalallowance rental Homeowners can now benefit from an increased tax-free personal allowance of up to £20,070 by combining the standard personal allowance with income from the Rent-a-Room Scheme. This straightforward initiative from HMRC allows … Read More