The HMO Blog

An Update On The HMO Market (And Why It’s Important To Become Your Own Local Expert)

By Andy Graham | March 25, 2022 | Comments Off on An Update On The HMO Market (And Why It’s Important To Become Your Own Local Expert)
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The private rented sector, and the HMO market, in particular, has seen increasing demand, which has led to rising rents. At the same time, landlords…

How To Decide Whether You Should Install Ensuites Into Your HMO Properties

By Andy Graham | March 21, 2022 | Comments Off on How To Decide Whether You Should Install Ensuites Into Your HMO Properties
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To ensuite or not… that is the question.  Ensuites are one of the most ferociously debated topics in the HMO industry. While there are benefits…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…