Labour politician slams HMOs as “state financed cash for investors”

14th July 2026

Labour politician slams HMOs as “state financed cash for investors”

A Labour website has publicised an activist’s strident attack on HMOs and their landlords Labour councillor Andy Bates writes on the Labour List website: “HMOs are a state-financed cash machine for investors.  “As the Home Office, councils and other organisations compete for temporary accommodation there are big profits to be made by the...

Council says selective licensing is ‘win-win’ for landlords and renters

14th July 2026

Council says selective licensing is ‘win-win’ for landlords and renters

Yet another council is expanding its landlord licensing regime. Brighton & Hove council launched selective licensing across...

High-cost areas see biggest exodus of landlords – data

14th July 2026

High-cost areas see biggest exodus of landlords – data

Landlord exits from the private rental; sector remain most concentrated in London and the South of...

More tailored approach to HMOs being adopted by investors

14th July 2026

More tailored approach to HMOs being adopted by investors

Landlords are increasingly tailoring houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) to appeal to clearly defined tenant groups. Research...



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