The HMO Blog

From Empty to Occupied: Fixing Your Lettings Funnel

By Jane Scroggs | August 25, 2025 | Comments Off on From Empty to Occupied: Fixing Your Lettings Funnel
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Photo by Wilson Finch Properties Let’s talk about empty rooms. Why? Because they’re a constant headache amongst HMO landlords. They don’t just cost you money. They…

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Sustainable Design Isn’t a Trend—It’s a Responsibility

By Mary and Andrew Osman | August 18, 2025 | Comments Off on Sustainable Design Isn’t a Trend—It’s a Responsibility
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Sustainable Design Isn’t a Trend—It’s a Responsibility

Photo by Elite Dwellings In the property world, “sustainability” often gets treated like a buzzword—a nice-to-have feature that can be marketed to attract tenants. But…

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A Guide to Investing in Professional HMOs

By Andy Graham | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on A Guide to Investing in Professional HMOs
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Photo by Dragon Property In recent years, demand has been strong for co-living rental properties. With the cost-of-living remaining high, more and more young people are…

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What To Consider Beyond Interest Rates

By Ellie Broadhurst | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on What To Consider Beyond Interest Rates
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Photo by Urban Island Property While interest rates continue to dominate the headlines, they are only one piece of the puzzle when choosing the right…

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Design Inspiration For HMOs: Lessons From Around The World

By Mary and Andrew Osman | July 28, 2025 | Comments Off on Design Inspiration For HMOs: Lessons From Around The World
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Photo by Elite Dwellings One of the best things about being a designer is the license to observe. When I travel, I’m not just taking…

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How a VA Helped this HMO Landlord Reclaim Time & Scale the Business

By Jane Scroggs | July 21, 2025 | Comments Off on How a VA Helped this HMO Landlord Reclaim Time & Scale the Business
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Photo by Turville Properties Struggling to scale your HMO portfolio because you’re buried in admin? Many HMO landlords reach a point where managing tenants, chasing…

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How To Avoid Common Mortgage Pitfalls When Growing Your Property Portfolio

By Ellie Broadhurst | July 14, 2025 | Comments Off on How To Avoid Common Mortgage Pitfalls When Growing Your Property Portfolio
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Photo by Dragon Property This month, I want to talk about growing your portfolio — and what to watch out for along the way. We’ve got…

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A Spotlight On Stuntman Turned HMO Investor Jonny Stockwell

By Andy Graham | July 7, 2025 | Comments Off on A Spotlight On Stuntman Turned HMO Investor Jonny Stockwell
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Photo by Crockwell Properties When I began growing my HMO business, I started working with an experienced investor as a mentor, and it was one…

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The Art of a Mood Board: How I Start Every Project

By Mary and Andrew Osman | June 30, 2025 | Comments Off on The Art of a Mood Board: How I Start Every Project
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Photo by Elite Dwellings The mood board is not just a collection of pretty pictures; it’s the visual DNA of a project, the first step…

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Lettings Bottlenecks in HMOs: How to Turn Enquiries into Tenants Efficiently

By Jane Scroggs | June 23, 2025 | Comments Off on Lettings Bottlenecks in HMOs: How to Turn Enquiries into Tenants Efficiently
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Photo by Dragon Property Empty rooms are more than an inconvenience. For most investors, especially those with HMOs, they represent a steady drip of lost income…

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