The HMO Blog

10 Mistakes HMO Investors Make When Working With a VA

By Jane Scroggs | July 20, 2026 | Comments Off on 10 Mistakes HMO Investors Make When Working With a VA
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Photo by Snug Properties Hiring a VA can take a huge amount of pressure out of an HMO business, but the relationship does not always start…

A Guide to Recycling Capital in Your HMO Portfolio

By Andy Graham | July 13, 2026 | Comments Off on A Guide to Recycling Capital in Your HMO Portfolio
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Photo by WJF Developments Even if you feel you don’t need finance for your HMO right now, it’s still a good idea to start working on…

How Do Refurbishment Bridges Really Work?

By Ellie Broadhurst | July 6, 2026 | Comments Off on How Do Refurbishment Bridges Really Work?
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Photo by Snug Properties This month, I want to talk you through how refurbishment bridging works. It’s one of our most popular products, as it…

HMO vs Buy-to-Let: Which Property Strategy Is Better for You?

By Andy Graham | June 29, 2026 | Comments Off on HMO vs Buy-to-Let: Which Property Strategy Is Better for You?
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Photo by WJF Developments Many property investors want to figure out what the best kind of investment is for them, especially moving forward, and this can…

Small Sites, Big Potential: Turning Tricky Properties Into Profitable Projects

By Mary and Andrew Osman | June 22, 2026 | Comments Off on Small Sites, Big Potential: Turning Tricky Properties Into Profitable Projects
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Photo by Elite Dwellings For many property developers and investors, the most profitable opportunities are not always the obvious ones. While large development sites often…

The HMO Operations Shortcut: Less Admin, Better Systems and More Control

By Jane Scroggs | June 15, 2026 | Comments Off on The HMO Operations Shortcut: Less Admin, Better Systems and More Control
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Photo by Snug Properties Over the last year, we have written a lot here about the realities of running HMOs, but one theme kept coming back…

How to Choose Your HMO Investment Location

By Andy Graham | June 8, 2026 | Comments Off on How to Choose Your HMO Investment Location
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Photo by WJF Developments We’ve all heard it before – location, location, location. It’s of course everything when it comes to property, and this includes HMOs….

How to Fund Property Refurbishments Using Bridging Finance

By Ellie Broadhurst | June 1, 2026 | Comments Off on How to Fund Property Refurbishments Using Bridging Finance
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Photo by Snug Properties This month, we’re talking about one of the most common challenges property investors face: finding the funds to complete refurbishments and…

Building Greener: Practical Ways to Reduce Build Costs and Operating Costs

By Mary and Andrew Osman | May 25, 2026 | Comments Off on Building Greener: Practical Ways to Reduce Build Costs and Operating Costs
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Photo by Elite Dwellings As sustainability becomes a growing priority across the property sector, developers and investors are increasingly looking for ways to reduce both…

The Best Low-Cost Tools for Managing a Growing HMO Portfolio

By Jane Scroggs | May 18, 2026 | Comments Off on The Best Low-Cost Tools for Managing a Growing HMO Portfolio
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Photo by Snug Properties At the beginning, it all feels manageable. A few tenants, some certificates in your inbox, WhatsApp messages with contractors and folders scattered…