AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Policy & Costs: Edinburgh is set to introduce a 300% second homes council tax premium from January 2027, after a pause for legal advice, with officials saying it could raise about £4m a year for affordable housing, while owners warn charges could reach nearly £16,000 and call the move unfair. Local Planning & Supply: A Conway School Board in North Conway has voted 6-0 to let an ad hoc committee develop an affordable housing request for proposals on part of the former John Fuller school site, with the full parcel totalling 10.8 acres. Property Market Pressure: A UK homeowner Q&A flags how hard it can be to sell quickly in a buyer’s market, with advice focused on securing a buyer without slashing prices too far. Development & Heritage: A town centre Grade II listed Majestic Hotel is seeking refurbishment and rebranding as a Garner Hotel under IHG, aiming to reopen after two years empty. Tenants & Standards: A London family in Islington says their Peabody flat has become rat-infested, with rats biting pipes and flooding the kitchen, leaving children “traumatised” and claiming rehousing has been refused. Transport & Access: West Street in Sunderland faces new waiting and loading restrictions from August 25, with a new goods-only loading bay planned.
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