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13 May 2022
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It’s success galore for this week’s auction roundup, with Bond Wolfe witnessing revenue growth of over £23 million at its second...
08 April 2022
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The current market value of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) sits above wider market values, new research finds, suggesting that new licensing...
08 April 2022
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Pinch, punch, it’s the first of the month! While it is indeed April Fools’ day, these record sales at auction are...
01 April 2022
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Hong Kong buyers currently have the biggest property footprint within the London market, new research from Benham and Reeves shows. The agent’s...
18 March 2022
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With ITV's Our House currently gripping millions of TV viewers, property experts have outlined how property fraud - which plays a central...
11 March 2022
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In the second instalment of our International Women’s Day 2022 series, PIT takes a closer look at a new study that uncovers...
09 March 2022
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When it comes to investing money and making it grow, there are few options that deliver as high returns as property....
25 February 2022
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It’s been a tumultuous year for the student accommodation market, with distance learning and travel restrictions taking their toll on occupancy...
23 February 2022
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With 45% of the population owning a pet, and London ranked the most pet-friendly city in Europe, estate agents Douglas &...
10 January 2022
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The borough of Wandsworth sits top as London’s prime property hotspot over the last year, accounting for the highest level of...
07 January 2022
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Wealthy Chinese investors have long been reliable investors in the market, and have frequently looked to the UK, specifically London, as...
05 January 2022
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Portico shares some of the top entry system features for multi-residential properties that could positively affect the return on investment (ROI)...
05 January 2022
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This week’s auction roundup is filled with Christmas joy, from Sutton Kersh achieving over £80 million in auction sales, to iamsold...
17 December 2021
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Sourced Property, the sourcing arm of the Sourced Group, has announced the launch of a 'bespoke property listing app', focused on the investor...
17 December 2021
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The prime London rental market has enjoyed an 8% uplift in rental values over the last year, with the most in-demand...
17 December 2021
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London homebuyers managed to save over £1 billion since the stamp duty holiday first launched in July 2020. The latest analysis by...
26 November 2021
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New analysis carried out by Knight Frank has highlighted the areas which have seen the biggest increase in the value of...
08 November 2021
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One of London's leading property services groups has explored the most amenity-rich and walkable communities in Outer London in a report...
29 October 2021
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This BTR roundup features an insight into the UK PBSA sector, good news for the London co-living market, and a brand-new...
25 October 2021
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In part 2 of our Black History Month investor special, we speak to Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of property management and development...
18 October 2021
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In this guest piece, Rightio discusses some of the lesser-known costs of being a landlord. To the uninitiated, being a landlord might...
15 October 2021
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In this market update, PIT looks at how HMO licensing will potentially impact Westminster’s rental market, the rising demand for green...
13 October 2021
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New research by Select Property Group has named the top 20 UK locations property investors should look to next. According to Select’s...
06 October 2021
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DJ Alexander, a lettings firm based in Scotland, recently claimed that the level of interest and activity in the rental market...
25 August 2021
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The pandemic has undoubtedly shaken the market for buying and selling, with national house prices on the rise with no signs...
02 August 2021
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Technology is changing how investors find, select and purchase property. This is especially true with the constraints of the past year...
05 July 2021
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In this week’s auction roundup, Property Investor Today looks at the top auction results in the month just gone, with Allsop,...
02 July 2021
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This week – today (June 23), to be exact – marks five years since the EU referendum. It was a significant moment...
23 June 2021
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This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the overwhelming demand and confidence from buyers, helping to drive success for...
18 June 2021
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This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at Clive Emson’s attractive, unique lots for its upcoming June auction, and Strettons'...
11 June 2021
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In this development roundup, Property Investor Today explores the impressive sales success of the Regent’s Crescent scheme in West London, a...
14 May 2021
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A north-west based property development company has put together a comprehensive checklist of the top things UK property investors need to...
19 April 2021
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New research from a trade tools supplier has revealed the UK’s fastest-growing housing development locations. Protrade Tools and Fixings analysed domestic housing...
14 April 2021
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Prime developer Harbright has unveiled its first development outside the centre of the capital with the launch of Whitelocke House in West London. The...
31 March 2021
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Some property gurus and trainers will insist that people starting out on their property investment journey can become financially free very...
03 March 2021
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A leading London investor-developer has revealed its plans to invest up to £500 million in strategic land acquisitions over the next...
19 February 2021
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In a year of tumultuous uncertainty, where the headwinds of Covid-19 bore a number of new realities and decimated others, some...
11 January 2021
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Like everything else, the highest echelons of the property market in the UK haven't been immune from the impact of Covid-19. But what...
11 January 2021
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This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest auction results from iamsold and SDL Property Auctions, as well...
04 December 2020
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The Property Investors Awards – the annual event celebrating excellence in property investing, which is normally held at a swanky London...
02 December 2020
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You may have heard people say that as the coronavirus continues and a possible recession approaches, this spells the end of the...
27 November 2020
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Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...
23 November 2020
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HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...
10 November 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

Hayley and Paul Andrews, a UK couple who have battled life-threatening illness to build a multi-million property portfolio, are now sharing...
09 November 2020
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When it comes to conveyancing for landlords and investors, the purchasing process itself doesn’t differ that much from residential conveyancing, there...
30 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

A small family-run company is attempting to raise the bar of student housing in Swansea with swish refurbished homes rather than...
26 October 2020
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We recently reported on the resilience of the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector, which has seen a net increase of 2.6%...
21 October 2020
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Who are you? Craig Hayward How do you help landlords and property investors? With over 10 years’ experience we have been helping landlords and...
20 October 2020
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I have been a developer and landlord for over 25 years and, for my sins, ended up owning an estates and...
14 October 2020
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The UK purpose-built student accommodation sector (PBSA) has grown by a net increase of 2.6% in 2020, with more than 25,000...
07 October 2020
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With recent reports suggesting there’s been a spike in first-time landlords of late, a property investment expert has outlined why finding your...
02 October 2020
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As the UK slowly eases out of lockdown and home movers eagerly search for their next property, virtual viewings and video...
12 August 2020
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For many people, networking brings with it negative connotations. It stirs up images of schmoozing businessmen engaged in self-aggrandising conversations. This, however,...
03 August 2020
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Aldershot – best known as the ‘Home of the British Army’ - is set for a major investment to transform the...
22 July 2020
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Several months ago, on March 23, Boris Johnson made a televised address to the nation with the unprecedented call for the...
15 July 2020
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Despite the uncertainties posed by coronavirus for the higher education sector, new student accommodation developments are showing no signs of slowing...
01 July 2020
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Earlier this month, we ran a two-part series on Paul Hanafin - who successfully moved from busking to a £1 million...
29 June 2020
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Many landlords and investors may now be looking to expand their portfolios, with lockdown restrictions gradually being eased and major lenders...
05 June 2020
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In part one, we told the story of how Paul Hanafin, a former busker and chemistry graduate, created a £1 million...
03 June 2020
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Lots of people throughout the years have made considerable sums of money from property, but it seems unlikely that many started...
01 June 2020
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In recent years, there's been a trend for alternative renting options such as Build to Rent and co-living, particularly among millennials...
25 May 2020
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Following the reopening of the property market on May 13, a specialist buy-to-let mortgage broker is advising investors to expand their...
18 May 2020
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Welcome to this special, VE Bank Holiday (and lockdown), edition of Property Investor Today. We hope all our readers are having...
08 May 2020
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The PropElle Network, a leading community that offers property education, advice and guidance to help women invest in property, has launched...
03 April 2020
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The Covid-19 outbreak has impacted all industries, including the whole of the property sector, but the short-lets market has perhaps been...
30 March 2020
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Here at Property Investor Today, we regularly cover auctions from across the country, with stories of packed out catalogues and lots...
11 March 2020
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UK landlords are planning to acquire houses in multiple occupation (HMO) more than any other property type over the next 12...
27 January 2020
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Many property pundits have been espousing the benefits of investing in the North West to take advantage of low buy-in costs...
17 January 2020
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Despite stretched affordability in most parts of the country, with the average income required for a first-time buyer (FTB) to purchase...
13 January 2020
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The 2019 Property Investors Awards, which recognises the sector's most outstanding individuals, recently took place at the Royal National Hotel in...
13 December 2019
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Confidence among landlords and property investors has slumped to an all-time low, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA). The latest survey...
13 November 2019
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Following the official launch of PropElle, the women-centric network for property investment, founder Ayesha Ofori tells Property Investor Today what it...
25 October 2019
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Moving home? Here’s your guide to property jargon When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely...
08 October 2019
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Cardiff may be small, but those who know the city would probably agree that it’s perfectly-formed and it’s certainly a great...
04 October 2019
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New research has revealed the average size of homes by London borough, as well as how much space costs per square...
11 September 2019
From: Breaking News

Connection Capital is giving private investors the chance to participate in a £10 million fundraise for a company that owns and...
07 August 2019
From: Breaking News

You can earn good money from buy-to-let property. Over the last few decades, people have been investing in property to supplement...
26 July 2019
From: Breaking News

Larger scale landlords are continuing to make targeted investments to optimise their position, according to Paragon’s PRS Trends Report for Q2...
28 June 2019
From: Breaking News

In terms of buy-to-let investments, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are a key feature of the future of renting. Not only do...
28 June 2019
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Renters in East London are seeing twice the growth of their West London counterparts, according to the latest Landbay Rental Index,...
22 March 2019
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HMRC’s ‘Let Property Campaign’ has led to disclosures from less than 3% of eligible landlords, new data acquired by accountancy firm...
20 March 2019
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Property Investor Today recently spoke with Alex Cook, Litigation Solicitor and Partner at Helix Law to discuss the rise of property...
20 March 2019
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If you’re considering investing in property, the chances are you’ve weighed up the pros and cons of becoming a landlord. An obvious...
06 February 2019
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The catalogue for Strettons’ February national property auction is now available to view online. The sale, which takes place on February 6,...
25 January 2019
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With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...
15 January 2019
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The best performing boroughs in the London residential market in 2018 have been revealed by new research from CBRE Residential. Its annual report, the...
04 January 2019
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The winners of the 2018 Property Investors Awards were revealed at the ceremony on Saturday 1 December at The Royal National...
07 December 2018
From: Breaking News

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...
06 December 2018
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Allsop achieved a total of £42.5 million from 155 lots at its residential auction on October 25. This equates to a success...
07 November 2018
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Some 80% of landlords plan to increase their portfolios over the next 12 months, according to advice website The Property Hub. Its...
24 October 2018
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London boroughs with an average house price of over £1 million are more likely to have planning permissions approved, according to...
22 August 2018
From: Breaking News

Student housing is increasingly becoming an attractive prospect for investment, with a 17% increase in investment in student accommodation in the...
18 July 2018
From: Breaking News

Winning a singles title at Wimbledon wouldn’t cover the cost of a detached home in the tournament’s SW19 postcode, according to...
29 June 2018
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Auctioneer Andrews & Robertson has raised over £12.2 million from its latest auction earlier this week. Held at The Montcalm Hotel in...
13 June 2018
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Celebrate the shows 5th Birthday and 57th event to date in the Landlord Investor Lounge with a glass of prosecco with...
06 June 2018
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Last year, Savills statistics showed that investment into student accommodation had risen by 17%. And with the number of students being accepted...
30 May 2018
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Landlords with portfolios comprising houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFB) are achieving the highest rental yields, new...
16 May 2018
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February has already seen strong auction activity across the board, with many lots snapped up and sold at whopping prices well...
14 February 2018
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The latest Complex Buy to Let Index, published by Mortgages for Business, has revealed that HMOs produced average yields of 8.9%...
24 January 2018
From: Breaking News

The winners of the 2017 Property Investors Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony held on Saturday night (December 2) at...
06 December 2017
From: Breaking News

With less than a month to go until the Property Investors Awards, held at The Royal National Hotel in Russell Square,...
08 November 2017
From: Breaking News

Research carried out by Prime Student Living has revealed that the number of private purpose-built student accommodation beds in Newcastle has,...
04 October 2017
From: Breaking News

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...
30 August 2017
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You would have had to have been living under a rock to not know about the Government’s recent tax attacks on...
26 July 2017
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Many vendors in London are now reducing the asking price of their homes by tens of thousands of pounds as the...
26 July 2017
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The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL this week – 28...
25 April 2017
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The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL next week – 28 &...
21 April 2017
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Investors, landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on London's ExCel on April 28 and 29 for the annual Property Investor &...
31 March 2017
From: Breaking News

There has been a sharp rise in the number of opportunistic foreign investors taking advantage of effective discounts caused by the...
09 February 2017
From: Breaking News

With student housing becoming an increasingly popular investment in recent years, Mish Liyanage at the Mistoria Group explains how you could...
23 December 2016
From: Breaking News

Scott Hendry of Together shares some tips on buying at auction. Buying at auction is a popular choice for property investors...
02 December 2016
From: Breaking News

A strong showing from private investors helped Allsop raise £61.1m at their November residential property auction, held at the Cumberland Hotel...
09 November 2016
From: Breaking News

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, gets underway tomorrow at London ExCeL and is free to enter. However, all...
06 October 2016
From: Breaking News

There may be a high level of uncertainty in the UK economy at the moment, but this is doing little to...
28 September 2016
From: Breaking News

Investors, landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on London's ExCel on October 7 and 8 for the annual Property Investor &...
23 September 2016
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There was a significant increase in the volume of buy-to-let mortgage products available in the UK in the first quarter of...
19 April 2016
From: Breaking News

Landlords are finding the full-time nature of letting property to be more stressful than they initially thought, according to new research. The...
02 March 2016
From: Breaking News

The average homeowner made £27,264 in 2015; around the same as the average salary in the UK, according to research from...
27 January 2016
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The Buy to Let app from Mortgages for Business has now been made available to Android users. Previously, the free to...
22 January 2016
From: Breaking News

Last month, my estate agency, Portico, was in the press for saying something rather controversial: we could be on the verge...
15 December 2015
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New property listings fell by 21.5% across the UK in November, according to the latest Property Supply Index from online estate...
11 December 2015
From: Breaking News

In the first half of 2015, £3.8 billion was invested in student property in the UK, and it’s predicted that this...
08 December 2015
From: Breaking News

The government will be extending mandatory licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in order to raise the standards in the...