Tag: HMO

HMO dilemma?

Author: Readers Question

30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello all, We have a 7 bed flat which will eventually be split in 2 small units. However, we have...

How do I approach neighbours over a water leak?

Author: Readers Question

24th March 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I have a mini HMO next door to one of my BTL’s. When someone next door uses the shower...

Consultation on single banding HMO rooms – Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill

Author: Ian Narbeth

21st March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Please can Property118 post a request for interested landlords to respond to this consultation. The deadline is 31st March. NC7...

Can my tenants choose their own housemates?

Author: Readers Question

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I have an HMO with some fantastic tenants (it will be a travesty if the continued anti-landlord policy campaign...

What happens to unlicensed HMOs once S.21 goes?

Author: Readers Question

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, We’re just waiting for the Renters Reform Bill to pass and Section 21 to be abolished for no fault...

HMO/MUFB rates lowered by Landbay

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Landbay has revealed that it is reducing rates for buy-to-let loans on houses in multiple occupation (HMO) and multi-unit freehold...

HMO licence questions under caution?

Author: Readers Question

13th February 2023, 3 years ago | 45

I’ve been very foolish. During a time of family stress, I allowed a couple, at viewing, who then became a...

HMO market in England shrinks by 21,000 properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 4

England’s house in multiple occupation (HMO) market is still shrinking despite a growing need for affordable rental accommodation, a survey...

How do I remove a person who has no tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

20th January 2023, 3 years ago | 55

Hi, Can anyone please advise me on an ongoing situation? A close friend of the family brought a property to...

Am I really liable for council tax?

Author: Readers Question

20th January 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hello, I have a 5 year HMO licence on a property in London until 2024. During Covid we found it...

Certificate of lawful use as a HMO period required query?

Author: Sam B

20th December 2022, 3 years ago | 4

Hi Everyone, I hope you all are looking forward to as good a Christmas as you can. I was curious...

Renters Reform Bill concern!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2022, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, After reading the Renters Reform Bill, try as I might, I can’t find any provision for landlords like me...

HMO changes with existing tenant?

Author: Readers Question

8th December 2022, 3 years ago | 6

The Local Borough Council introduced changes to the government’s housing 2004 scheme at end of last year. We initially had...

Rip-off council tax bills for HMO tenants set to end

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd December 2022, 3 years ago | 3

A bid by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to re-band individual HMO rooms for council tax purposes looks set to...

Councils are ‘trying to catch landlords out’ with licensing schemes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2022, 3 years ago | 6

Licencing schemes are inconsistent across the country with the chair of the Lettings Industry Council accusing councils of ‘trying to...

HMO landlords urged to back anti-council tax rebanding campaign

Author: Emma Hayes

17th November 2022, 3 years ago | 2

Professional HMO landlord network, Platinum Property Partners (PPP), is urging all landlords to get behind a campaign that aims to...

Serco contract details – Asylum accommodation request?

Author: Readers Question

4th November 2022, 4 years ago | 31

Hello everyone, I’ve just had a reply from Serco regarding their offer to take a properties to be used by...

Rent to Rent Tips, Advice and Case Study

Author: Mark Alexander

9th August 2019, 7 years ago | 0

We first published this article back in 2013. It has been resurrected because the information provided within it is just...

Looking to get into property investment or expand your portfolio?

Author: Mark Alexander

17th January 2014, 12 years ago | 0

Back in September 2013 I wrote an about an HMO investment opportunity which could be of interest to people wanting...

Shawbrook Bank – Definitely not for “brand new customers only”

Author: Neil Patterson

13th November 2013, 13 years ago | 1

Shawbrook Bank are now offering a 0.25% discount on the margin or a 0.25% discount in the arrangement fee for...