The HMO Blog

6 Costly HMO Management Mistakes Landlords Overlook

By Jane Scroggs | October 19, 2026 | Comments Off on 6 Costly HMO Management Mistakes Landlords Overlook
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Photo by Wellnest Collective Running a profitable HMO portfolio isn’t just about keeping the rooms occupied and the rent coming in. It’s often the smaller…

A Guide to Raising Private Finance for Your HMO Business

By Andy Graham | October 12, 2026 | Comments Off on A Guide to Raising Private Finance for Your HMO Business
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Photo by Hayhurst Estates Investing in HMOs is extremely capital-intensive, so at some point you will run out of capital to re-invest as you start…

Rising Rates & The New Rules For Refurbishment

By Ellie Broadhurst | October 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Rising Rates & The New Rules For Refurbishment
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Photo by Ixana Property What a September we’ve had. After a sleepy August, it’s been back with a bang! That hasn’t been helped by the…

Buying Below Market Value: What Investors Should Really Look For

By Mary and Andrew Osman | September 28, 2026 | Comments Off on Buying Below Market Value: What Investors Should Really Look For
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Photo by Elite Dwellings Buying below market value (BMV) is often viewed as the holy grail of property investment. Securing a property for less than…

The Real Secret to Building a Reliable Contractor Network

By Jane Scroggs | September 21, 2026 | Comments Off on The Real Secret to Building a Reliable Contractor Network
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Photo by Hayhurst Estates If you type into Google ‘Are contractors unreliable?’ there’s a Reddit thread with 200+ comments saying basically ‘hell yes’, an article…

How To Ensure Your HMO Remains Compliant

By Andy Graham | September 14, 2026 | Comments Off on How To Ensure Your HMO Remains Compliant
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Photo by Ixana Property Keeping up with the latest HMO legislation and all of your legal obligations is absolutely crucial to ensure your properties remain…

How to Finance an HMO: From Purchase to Refinance

By Ellie Broadhurst | September 7, 2026 | Comments Off on How to Finance an HMO: From Purchase to Refinance
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Photo by WJF Developments This month, I want to take it back to basics and talk about how to structure the purchase and refinance of an…

The Ultimate Guide to HMO Staging: How to Maximise Your Property’s Appeal

By Sammie Wale | August 31, 2026 | Comments Off on The Ultimate Guide to HMO Staging: How to Maximise Your Property’s Appeal
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Photo by Aben Interiors House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) properties are becoming more and more popular with property investors. They offer a higher return compared…

The Hidden Costs Investors Forget to Budget For

By Mary and Andrew Osman | August 24, 2026 | Comments Off on The Hidden Costs Investors Forget to Budget For
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Photo by Elite Dwellings One of the biggest reasons property development projects exceed budget isn’t necessarily rising construction costs, it’s the expenses that were never…

Should You Replace Your Property VA With AI?

By Jane Scroggs | August 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Should You Replace Your Property VA With AI?
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Photo by WJF Developments I think it’s fair to say that successful property people understand leverage. It’s also fair to say that debt is not…