We're always at the forefront in making sure our properties and clients are compliant which is why we've been in contact with Birmingham City Council recently about Section 257 HMOs, which were included in the Additional Licensing scheme, but until today (12 Sept 23), there was no information about how to obtain a licence for one on the council's website.
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by Patrick Garratt - 12th October 2023 Both the new Additional and Selective Licencing schemes being introduced by Birmingham City Council are due to start on June 5, 2023. The council have issued an update on their website about when they expect applications to be made.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 8th February 2023 Birmingham City Council Cabinet approve city wide additional licencing scheme starting 5th June 2023.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 17th January 2023 
The original implementation date for Birmingham City Council's(BCC) additional licencing scheme was 1st April 2023. BCC have recently published a revised implementation date of 5th June 2023.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 16th December 2022 Birmingham City Council are currently consulting on whether or not to bring in additional licencing in the city and have announced two virtual consultation events where members of the community can ask questions and give comment.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 19th August 2022 
Without prior announcement or consultation, Birmingham City Council have increased their HMO application and renewal fees by as much as 225% as of 1st April 2022.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 31st May 2022 
Across the whole of Birmingham, permitted development rights to change a property from a family home to an HMO are withdrawn as of 8th June 2020.
IMPORTANT: If you don't maintain the C4 usage of your property, you could wipe thousands of pounds off the value of your property.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 31st March 2020 