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Derelict bedroom symbolising unsafe conditions in unlicensed London HMOs

BBC investigation reveals London’s unlicensed HMO crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st August 2025, 1 year ago | 22

A BBC probe airing tonight (Friday) reveals a surge in unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across London, exposing tenants...

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HMOs generate £1.4bn in rent every month

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The financial size of the shared living sector in England and Wales has been revealed, with research highlighting that it...

Aerial view of suburban housing in Hillingdon, London, representing the area affected by new HMO regulations

London council plans stricter HMO regulations to ‘keep residents safe’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A London council is to investigate tougher regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) to safeguard residents and improve living...

Big council turns to HMO landlords to help house their homeless

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd July 2025, 1 year ago | 16

Liverpool City Council is to overhaul its approach to tackling homelessness by collaborating with private landlords to secure hundreds of...

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Converting empty homes into HMOs could help solve housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2025, 1 year ago | 17

Thousands of empty homes could become Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) according to new research. Property management platform COHO, claim...

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HMO Staggered move out dates would make repossession impossible?

Author: Readers Question

8th July 2025, 1 year ago | 12

Have I got this right? Under the Renters Rights Bill, I’ll need to wait 12 months before I can serve...

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Salford and Wigan councils crack down on HMOs with fines and regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Salford City Council has imposed fines of £577,650 on 26 landlords for failing to uphold housing standards in Houses of...

Students in shared house discussing changes to HMO tenancy agreement

Is HMO licensing causing challenges for student landlords?

Author: Readers Question

27th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Hi, it would appear that gaining an HMO licence is bringing a number of unintended consequences, making being a landlord...

Terraced houses with a sold sign and flying pound signs

HMOs in England sell for up to 50% above average house prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) in England are selling for significantly higher prices than standard homes, offering substantial profits for...

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Only one in five HMOs in some areas have a usable garden

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th June 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Tenants wanting a shared house with a usable garden will find that will be a challenge in many regions, research...

Row of houses that could be HMO flats, with a finger up and down symbol

Councillor slams landlords for city’s HMO supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th June 2025, 1 year ago | 7

A councillor has raised the alarm over the proliferation of houses of multiple occupation (HMOs), warning they could unravel the...

Best city in England for HMO yield revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Bradford has claimed the title of England’s top location for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) yields, with six-bedroom properties delivering...

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New fund launch: “We can buy your HMOs and PBSAs within an hour”

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

13th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

You may have heard the news last week of a fund purchaser that’s looking to make quick acquisitions and if...

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Over-40s redefine HMO market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2025, 1 year ago | 3

A new trend is reshaping the HMO landscape as 11.5% of housemates are now aged 40 or older, according to...

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HMO licence approvals drop by 6% across Britain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th June 2025, 1 year ago | 2

The number of new House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licences approved across Great Britain fell by 6% in 2024, research...

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Urgent: Reputable Fund Purchaser Looking to Buy Your HMOs and PBSA’s – Act Fast!

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

6th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landlords, if you’re ready to sell your HMO properties, don’t wait. A reputable fund purchaser is looking to make quick...

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Pepper Money unveils HMO mortgage amid shifting BTL landscape

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Pepper Money has unveiled a new House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) mortgage product for both limited companies and individual landlords....

Investors turn to HMOs for higher yields

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th June 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Property investors are being urged to convert properties into HMOs to achieve higher yields. According to Excellion Capital, purchasing a...

Council unveils plan to curb HMO growth

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A council which is grappling with the rapid rise of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) has unveiled plans to restrict...

I am considering converting at least one HMO to Asylum Seekers?

Author: Readers Question

15th May 2025, 1 year ago | 11

I have had 3 HMOs in Brighton since 2007 and have exclusively rented to the student market. I use an...

England and Wales HMO market generates £6.3 billion in rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The house in multiple occupation (HMO) sector across England and Wales is worth £78 billion and yields an impressive £6.3...

Section 257 – Flat above HMO?

Author: Readers Question

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 5

I own an HMO with 10 bedrooms. Each bedroom has a shower and toilet, and recreation and kitchen areas are...

Tenants willing to pay an HMO premium for compatible housemates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Nearly half of tenants in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are prepared to pay up to 10% extra in rent...

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Insurance to cover HMO fire?

Author: Readers Question

14th April 2025, 1 year ago | 6

As the freeholder of a block and owner of 2/5ths of it, I’m responsible for arranging insurance. My issue is...

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