The HMO Blog

Understanding PD Rights: The Investor’s Shortcut to Planning Success

By Mary and Andrew Osman | January 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Understanding PD Rights: The Investor’s Shortcut to Planning Success
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Photo by Elite Dwellings For property investors, time is money, and few things consume more time (and patience) than navigating planning permission. That’s why Permitted…

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When Developers and Landlords Drift Into Running a Letting Agency

By Jane Scroggs | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on When Developers and Landlords Drift Into Running a Letting Agency
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Photo by FM Properties I am going to go out on a limb here and say nobody actually plans to become a letting agent when…

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Design Tips to Make Your HMO Stand Out to Tenants

By Andy Graham | January 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Design Tips to Make Your HMO Stand Out to Tenants
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Photo by Colony Living Good design plays a key role in the success of any HMO property. As an important business tool, thoughtful and intentional…

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How to Choose the Right Mortgage Broker and Solicitor for Your Property Deals in 2026

By Ellie Broadhurst | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on How to Choose the Right Mortgage Broker and Solicitor for Your Property Deals in 2026
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Photo by Hayhurst Estates Happy New Year! I hope you all had a relaxing break and are now ready to hit the ground running. We…

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How to Make Your HMO Compliant: Fire Safety, Room Sizes & More

By Andy Graham | December 29, 2025 | Comments Off on How to Make Your HMO Compliant: Fire Safety, Room Sizes & More
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Photo by Colony Living Ensuring your HMO is compliant and exceeds minimum standards in certain areas will be key moving forward in the private rented…

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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a HMO in 2026?

By Andy Graham | December 22, 2025 | Comments Off on How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a HMO in 2026?
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Photo by Colony Living Are you looking to invest in your first or next HMO in 2026 but wondering how much it will cost you?…

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How to Add Value to a Property: The Renovations Investors Should Prioritise

By Mary and Andrew Osman | December 15, 2025 | Comments Off on How to Add Value to a Property: The Renovations Investors Should Prioritise
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Photo by Elite Dwellings Adding value isn’t just about improving how a property looks, it’s about making strategic upgrades that maximise rental income, resale potential…

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Twelve Months in HMOs: Was It a Challenging Year or an Opportunity-Filled One?

By Jane Scroggs | December 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Twelve Months in HMOs: Was It a Challenging Year or an Opportunity-Filled One?
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Photo by FM Properties Am I alone, or does anyone else get a feeling of “What the actual” as another year draws to a close?…

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How To Streamline Your Next Property Purchase

By Ellie Broadhurst | December 1, 2025 | Comments Off on How To Streamline Your Next Property Purchase
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Photo by Hayhurst Estates It’s been an interesting few weeks, topped off with the Budget finally this week. I think we can say it wasn’t…

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Maintenance Costs: Staying on Top of Maintenance & Repairs in Your HMO

By Andy Graham | November 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Maintenance Costs: Staying on Top of Maintenance & Repairs in Your HMO
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Photo by Colony Living Dealing with maintenance and repairs in a HMO can take up a lot of your time, money and effort and can become…

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