Tag: HMO

Cabinet approves additional HMO and Selective Licensing Schemes for Croydon

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2026, 7 days ago | 1

After a recent consultation on the 25th March, the Cabinet have approved an additional HMO and Selective Licensing scheme for...

After 30 Years in Property, One Strategy Still Leads for Cashflow

Author: Simon Zutshi

4th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Over three decades of investing have taught Simon Zutshi one clear lesson. If your goal is strong, consistent monthly income,...

Council tax for HMO’s with tenants on benefits?

Author: Readers Question

9th February 2026, 2 months ago | 4

Background: For HMO’s, the landlord is responsible for paying the Council Tax (CT), and will then add CT to the...

Selling a HMO property with tenant in arrears?

Author: Readers Question

2nd February 2026, 3 months ago | 9

I am in the process of evicting an HMO tenant and have been told that even if we get a...

Unenforceable HMO mortgage rules?

Author: Readers Question

30th December 2025, 4 months ago | 12

Most lenders on HMOs require that all occupants be on one joint AST, rather than one AST per room. I...

Could a tenant’s boyfriend moving in turn the property into an HMO if they split?

Author: Readers Question

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 19

Hello, I’m looking for some advice here. The property is let to a mum and daughter on a single tenancy...

Supported Living and Care Sector Tenants – Insurability Issues

Author: Mark Alexander

11th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Supported living and care sector arrangements are increasingly popular among landlords, with specialist providers offering long leases and reliable rent....

Fire in a Rental Property – How Insurance Responds

Author: Mark Alexander

14th October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

A fire in a rental property is every landlord’s nightmare. Aside from the immediate safety concerns, fires can trigger complex...

Council unveils new licensing scheme as another hails licensing ‘improvements’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd June 2025, 10 months ago | 1

A city is claiming that its selective licensing scheme has led to ‘significant improvements’ in its private rented sector in...

Foundation and TMW reduce their buy to let rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Foundation Home Loans and The Mortgage Works have announced rate reductions on their buy to let (BTL) mortgage products, providing...

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

Author: Readers Question

15th May 2025, 11 months ago | 11

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

More buy to let lenders roll out rate reductions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Three leading buy to let lenders – Landbay, Fleet Mortgages and ModaMortgages – have introduced changes to their BTL mortgage...

Section 257 – Flat above HMO?

Author: Readers Question

25th April 2025, 12 months 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...

Is the EU standard fire blanket suitable for my HMO?

Author: Readers Question

24th March 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Hi, I own a shared flat occupied by 3 people (twins plus friend) in Inner London that has now become...

Agent advice creates HMO licensing pickle?

Author: Readers Question

13th March 2025, 1 year ago | 14

Hello, I have been using an agent to let out a property as a four bed HMO so not needing...

Council urges tenants to know their HMO rights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Belfast City Council is urging potential tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities when looking to rent a house of...

Property Investors Awards winner Mariam Radi

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

From being inspired by her mum, to finding her feet in the property world and turning deals into a profit,...

Landlord company ownership doubles in five years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Property ownership by landlords within limited companies has surged, more than doubling in the past five years, research reveals. According...

Landbay unveils streamlined BTL product transfers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landbay has introduced a new product transfer service for buy to let mortgages, offering brokers and landlords increased efficiency and...