HMO Landlords
What are HMO’s
A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is defined as a property where at least three different people from three separate households reside.
Tenants in HMO properties will have a tenancy agreement that grants exclusive occupation of a room in a property with agreement to share communal areas, kitchens and bathrooms.
There are two types of HMO:
Small HMO’s are properties where up to 4 occupants reside, pay rent, and share amenities.
Large HMO’s are properties where 5 or more occupants reside, pay rent, and share amenities.
The property location and the regulations of the local authority the property falls within will determine whether a small HMO requires a license. However, all larger HMO’s require a license in England and Wales.
We’ll Let Your House can advise on the HMO application process.
Due to the often-shorter term nature of the let, combined with the additional legislation that must be complied with; the management of a successful HMO property is far more intense than that of a single let property.
However, when the strategy is employed and managed correctly, it can be a lucrative strategy, with returns being much higher than that of a single let.