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HMO Planning Permission
The UK has seen a significant increase in the number of HMO housing over the past few decades. HMOs are properties that are rented out to three or more tenants who are not from the same household and share facilities such as a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. The demand...
Minimum Room Size HMOs
A House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) is a type of property that is rented out by a landlord to multiple tenants who share common areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms. In this article, we will focus on the minimum room sizes for HMOs including sizes for...
What HMO Means
It always surprises me when experienced landlords ask me what HMO means. HMO is a House in Multiple Occupation. It refers to a type of rental accommodation where three or more individuals who are not part of the same family or household live together and share...
HMO Management Rules
Managing a HMO property comes with a set of legal obligations that landlords must adhere to in order to ensure the health and safety of their tenants. These obligations include providing information to occupiers, maintaining fire safety measures, water supply and...
HMO Licence Lewisham
If you are a landlord in Lewisham with a house in multiple occupation (HMO) or if you're considering a HMO conversion, it is crucial to understand the licencing requirements that apply to your property. In Lewisham, two licencing schemes exist to regulate HMOs, these...
Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is a method used by local authority officers to assess the state of a dwelling and identify potential hazards that could harm the health, safety or lives of the occupants. This system is applied to all types of...
HMO Mortgage Rates
HMOs, or Houses in Multiple Occupation, have become a popular investment option for many across the UK, especially in recent years. As with any investment, securing financing is a crucial step, and this often involves obtaining a mortgage. Understanding HMO mortgage...
Define HMO
A House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) is a living arrangement where three or more individuals who are not from the same household share a living space. While HMOs can provide affordable housing options for tenants, they are subject to specific regulations and standards...
HMO Licence Check
Houses of multiple occupation (HMO) properties are a common form of rental housing, but they also come with their own set of rules and regulations. One important requirement for most HMO properties is that they must have a valid HMO licence. This licence is granted by...
Multiple Occupancy Properties
The House in Multiple Occupancy industry has seen a significant growth in recent years, making it an attractive investment opportunity for many landlords. An HMO refers to a property where multiple tenants share common living spaces such as kitchens and bathrooms,...
