The HMO Blog

Council Tax On HMOs: What HMO Landlords Need To Be Aware Of

By Andy Graham | March 14, 2022 | Comments Off on Council Tax On HMOs: What HMO Landlords Need To Be Aware Of
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There has recently been an increasing trend of HMO landlords being charged Council Tax separately for every room in their HMO instead of the entire…

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7 Things To Do Before Moving New Tenants Into Your HMO Properties

By Andy Graham | March 7, 2022 | Comments Off on 7 Things To Do Before Moving New Tenants Into Your HMO Properties
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There are a number of things you need to do before you move anyone into one of your HMO properties. If you want to make…

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A Spotlight On The Professional HMO Sector (And How To Keep Up With Changing Demands)

By Andy Graham | February 28, 2022 | Comments Off on A Spotlight On The Professional HMO Sector (And How To Keep Up With Changing Demands)
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Since 27 January 2022, the government stopped asking people to work from home due to the success of the booster programme in fighting the Omicron…

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9 Signs You’re Ready To Start Building Your HMO Business

By Andy Graham | February 21, 2022 | Comments Off on 9 Signs You’re Ready To Start Building Your HMO Business
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How do you know when the right time is to start your HMO business? Many people think the answer lies in how much cash or…

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An Update On The Mortgage Market: What Recent Changes Mean For HMO Investors

By Andy Graham | February 14, 2022 | Comments Off on An Update On The Mortgage Market: What Recent Changes Mean For HMO Investors
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Following the Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to increase the base interest rate from 0.1% to 0.25% in December 2021, this increase has begun to…

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How To Master The Four Pillars of Finding HMO Deals (And Improve Your Sourcing Strategy)

By Andy Graham | February 7, 2022 | Comments Off on How To Master The Four Pillars of Finding HMO Deals (And Improve Your Sourcing Strategy)
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Are you struggling to find good HMO deals? Are you feeling overwhelmed about all of the things you need to do to source the right…

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The Value Of Long-Term Investment In The HMO Sector

By Andy Graham | January 31, 2022 | Comments Off on The Value Of Long-Term Investment In The HMO Sector
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Over the past decade, the total value of homes in England has increased by 80%, according to research by property platform Boomin. This growth has…

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How To Use Rent To Rent To Level Up Your HMO Business

By Andy Graham | January 24, 2022 | Comments Off on How To Use Rent To Rent To Level Up Your HMO Business
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Rent to Rent (R2R) is a truly phenomenal property investment strategy if you know what you’re doing and get it right. This strategy of leasing…

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How To Start Making Energy Efficient Improvements To Your HMO Properties

By Andy Graham | January 17, 2022 | Comments Off on How To Start Making Energy Efficient Improvements To Your HMO Properties
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Recent research by mortgage lender Together revealed 79% of owners of properties built before 1900 accept they need to make changes to improve the property’s…

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The Importance Of Requiring Your HMO Tenants To Have Guarantors

By Andy Graham | January 10, 2022 | Comments Off on The Importance Of Requiring Your HMO Tenants To Have Guarantors
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Undoubtedly, one of the biggest threats to HMO landlords is finding themselves in a position where they have a difficult tenant who’s not paying rent,…

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