To operate as a buy-to-let landlord in the UK, you will need to follow the guidelines and regulations for the private rented sector, and this may include obtaining a landlord licence. Import… Read More

The concept of a house share is nothing new in the UK rental market, but HMO investments are seeing a resurgence in popularity among landlords. The UK buy-to-let market remains a popular cho… Read More

This is a question to the blog clinic from Lisa (not her real name), who is a tenant in England. I rent in an HMO with a normal set-up (the landlord lives elsewhere). I have occupied the sam… Read More

Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are known for their high yields and more reliable income, and the current climate could mean more property investors are favouring this property type. Pr… Read More

A new licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) has been implemented in Royal Greenwich from January 1, 2024. This initiative, focusing on smaller HMOs, mandates landlords t… Read More

HMOs are becoming harder to develop across the UK and whilst that may seem like a challenge for HMO landlords it does present opportunities and increased equity potential. Today we explore 5… Read More

Over recent years, the UK’s housing market has seen a marked shift towards the House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and private rental sectors. This trend stems from the growing chasm be… Read More

Some of the most vulnerable members of our society reside in HMOs. These individuals often live in properties not originally designed for multiple occupants, leading to heightened risks rela… Read More

The British property market has long been a magnet for investors both domestically and abroad. Within its vast landscape, HMO investments have emerged as a mature asset class of their own du… Read More

Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) have increased in popularity among property investors in recent years, so it is more important than ever to be aware of how HMO licence laws apply to you… Read More

Welcome to the comprehensive landlord’s guide on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and their licensing. As a responsible landlord, it is essential to understand the regulations surr… Read More

“Guaranteed Rent” or “Rent to Rent” agreements are a seemingly attractive offer: all of the money of letting out to tenants, but none of the hassle, risk, or uncertai… Read More

With a growing number of people opting to rent in shared accommodation, the demand for HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) has never been higher. However, with this increased demand comes ad… Read More

Is a HMO Mortgage Different to a Standard Buy to Let Mortgage? As a property investor or landlord, you have a lot of decisions to make. One of the most important is how to finance your prope… Read More

For property investors looking for higher yields, HMOs can prove to be an extremely lucrative option, but they can also require more input. HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) are a particu… Read More

HMO Council Tax Re-evaluation Consultation 2023 Following lobbying from many high profile landlords and property groups such as the National Landlord Association, the government launched a c… Read More

What does MUFB mean? Advanced buy to let investment strategies Sean Horton 12 September 2022 Articles A multi-unit freehold block, or MUFB, is a building that contai… Read More

There is a clause in the new Welsh tenancy agreements that I know is going to worry landlords. It worried me too when I first saw it. It is Term 8 in the fixed term contract and Term 10 in t… Read More

Last week the long-anticipated Renters Reform Bill White Paper was published, solidifying the government’s plan to end no-fault evictions, among other proposals. With around 13 million… Read More

The current market value of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) sits above wider market values, new research finds, suggesting that new licensing laws have had limited impact on the ap… Read More

The recent case of a landlord being fined more than two years of their income for running an unfit property is a lesson to landlords to follow the rules. The owner of a property in Lincoln… Read More

The Leeds Building Society is expanding its range of mortgages for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) just a month after announcing their first foray into this area. Their new five-year pr… Read More

Recent stories have come out about landlords who are making huge amounts of money in rent from privately rented accommodation that has not met the legal requirements for living standards. W… Read More

This article is by Robin Stewart of Anthony Gold The Government published the draft Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 in January w… Read More

There are more than 130,000 unlicensed rental properties in London, new data has revealed, with confusion across the sector rife and tenants being put at risk. A confusing system with a &ldq… Read More

Here is a question to the blog clinic fast track from Abdul (not his real name) who is a landlord I recently became a landlord of a property that was already tenanted. The existing lease (6… Read More