Stoke HMO crackdown: planning permission needed from 23 October
Stoke-on-Trent's city-wide Article 4 means new small HMOs need planning permission from 23 October 2026. Who is caught, the £610…
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Burnley HMO clampdown: Article 4 set to cover all 15 wards
Burnley plans to require planning permission for small HMOs in six more wards from 27 September 2027. Check whether your…
Room rents hit record £769: when does an HMO beat a single let?
UK room rents hit a record £769 as supply falls 4.7%. We crunch when letting by the room beats a…
One Student Quits, Whole House Goes: The 2-Month Notice Trap
One student's 2-month notice can now end a joint tenancy for a whole house in England. Joint or room-by-room? The…
Hackney crackdown: £40,000 fines and 2 years’ rent at risk
Hackney is stepping up inspections of private lets. See which licence you need, the £40,000 penalty cap and rent repayment…
Student landlords’ 24.3% yield hotspot: the cheap cities winning
Middlesbrough tops student let yields at 24.3% gross v an 8.4% average. See top cities, official prices, new Ground 4A…
Guilty Plea: HMO Landlord’s Safety Failings
In a recent legal matter, a London council pursued legal action against Syed Shah, a landlord who owns a House…
What Is An HMO Property?
A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a residence occupied by three or more individuals, forming more than one household.…
Do I Need Planning Permission For an HMO Property?
Contemplating your next HMO acquisition or navigating compliance for an existing one? The landscape of HMO regulations can be intricate,…
Is The HMO Business Still Worth It In 2024?
Navigating the dynamic property landscape involves exploring investment avenues like Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMO). As urban areas expand and…