Housing Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Overview
We are experts in designing and building Housing Multiple Occupation (HMO) properties. We have completed several projects where HMOs meet government standard. The HMOs have en-suites with stunning and desirable common areas.

Ensuring the HMO is built to a high standard makes it attractive to quality and professional tenants paying the market rental value.

The return on investment is approximately 3 years for a 5 bedroom HMO.
According to Gov.uk, a house in multiple occupation(HMO) is:

… a property rented out by at least three people who are not from one ‘household’ (e.g. a family) but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen. It’s sometimes called a ‘share’.

An HMO is defined as ‘large’ if:

    • It is rented to five or more people who are from more than one household.
    • It is at least three storeys high.
    • Tenants share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities.

Landlords must have a licence from the local authority if they are renting out a HMO. A licence is valid for up to five years. Unlimited fines can be imposed where an HMO is not licensed.