Are Serviced Accommodations in FM a Loophole or a Liability?

In Northampton, a controversial property conversion at 105 Lea Road has sparked debate over its classification as "serviced accommodation" rather than an HMO, skirting regulations that cap HMOs in the area. With council officials warning about unbalanced communities, parking woes, and disrupted residential amenities, stakeholders in facilities management are left questioning how such developments align with sustainability goals.

Is this a step forward in adaptive reuse, or a backward move in urban planning?

Read the full story to see how this issue could redefine FM standards.