Bedroom Boost for Flats Dwellers

More than 1,000 high-rise flats in Nottingham have been classed as one-bedroom homes so there is no chance of tenants being hit by the so-called "bedroom tax".  In addition, 112 properties have had smaller bedrooms designated as studies to avoid the charge.  Nottingham City Homes said the decision to classify the 1,019 high-rise flats it runs as "one bedroom" would also make it easier to let properties on higher floors in the future.  Gill Moy, director of housing at Nottingham City Homes, added: "Together with the city council we are constantly looking at our housing stock, how we allocate it and the needs of our tenants and prospective tenants – making sure we have the right home for the right people.  We have also identified bedrooms which are less than 50 square feet – we consider it reasonable to not include those when determining the number of bedrooms on a property."  Read more on the Evening Post website.