Birmingham is one of the most tightly regulated HMO markets in England. That isn’t a reason to avoid it — the city has strong tenant demand, competitive yields and a deep supply of suitable stock — but it is a reason to understand the rules before you buy, convert or let. Two separate systems apply, […]

The growing demand for shared accommodation has made HMOs one of the most profitable strategies in the UK property market. The growing number of students and young professionals in Birmingham and its rental market is attracting investors to the area. To turn an ordinary rental property into a profitable HMO, however, much more is needed […]

Every year for the past five years, someone has declared that HMOs are dead. Licensing requirements. Article 4 Directions. Mortgage regulation changes. Universal Credit delays. The Renters’ Rights Bill. And every year, experienced property investors quietly keep buying them. Here’s the truth: HMOs — Houses in Multiple Occupation — remain the single highest-yielding mainstream residential […]