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
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
Council Expresses Sympathy as Birmingham Family Faces No-Fault Eviction Amid Housing Crisis Tuesday, March 31, 2026 eviction birmingham housing homelessness council rental crisis disability affordability erdington Birmingham City Council has expressed sympathy for a family of four facing eviction from their private rental home during the ongoing UK housing crisis. Fay and Anthony Bonas, along with their two daughters, have been served … Read More
Proposal to Convert Family Home into Five-Bedroom HMO in Castle Vale Wednesday, December 31, 2025 hmo castlevale planning housing accommodation rental development regeneration birmingham community A planning application has been submitted to transform a four-bedroom semi-detached house on Morar Close, Castle Vale, into a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). This residential property, featuring front and … Read More