Big council to tackle HMOs and 'protect starter homes'

Big council to tackle HMOs and 'protect starter homes'

Stricter controls on HMOs are set to be introduced in a northern city amid warnings about the loss of starter homes. Wakefield Council’s Cabinet agreed an ‘Article 4 Direction’ to tackle an increase in smaller HMOs in the city. Currently, planning permission is required for larger HMOs, but it is not needed for properties occupied by between three and six people. Much-needed HMOs will require planning permission from October 2025 when the direct…

Have Starter Homes Reached Their End? The Shifting Reality of Entry-Level Homes

A traditional stepping stone, starter homes are becoming more and more out of reach. In the 1980s, the typical first-time homebuyer was in their late 20s, and 40% of new builds were considered entry-level homes. In 2019, only 7% of new builds were considered entry-level, and in 2024, the average first-time buyer was 38 years… The post Have Starter Homes Reached Their End? The Shifting Reality of Entry-Level Homes appeared first on RISMedia.