Tag: HMOs

HMOs lead rental yields as economic and regulatory pressures rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2026, 3 months ago | 1

Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) prove to be most profitable for landlords as economic pressures mount, according to a new...

Employers’ Liability for Landlords – When You Need It

Author: Mark Alexander

20th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Most landlords understand public liability, but fewer appreciate when the law requires employers’ liability (EL). If you directly employ anyone...

Broker Insights – How NACFB Members Solve the Problems That Banks Won’t Touch

Author: Mark Alexander

11th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

High street banks prefer straightforward lending – single buy to let properties, long leases, and simple borrower profiles. But the...

Council seeks views on plans to license and inspect all HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

A council has launched a consultation on proposals to introduce additional HMO licensing, which would mean all HMOs in the...

Council moves to tighten rules on HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Another council has revealed it is preparing a major clampdown on unregulated Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) amid rising concerns...

Smaller HMOs fly under the radar as councils call for better data

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2025, 6 months ago | 1

A council has warned a lack of data on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) means it cannot bring in additional...

Students rely on landlords to fix minor DIY issues

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th September 2025, 7 months ago | 2

Despite students claiming living in HMOs has taught them basic home maintenance skills, many still contact their landlord for minor...

Commercial Mortgages vs Buy to Let Mortgages vs Bridging Finance

Author: Mark Alexander

17th September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Landlords often ask whether they should use a buy to let mortgage, a commercial mortgage, or bridging finance. The right...

Welsh government unveils Building Safety Bill to tackle fire safety

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2025, 9 months ago | 0

The Welsh government have announced new rules for landlords to tackle fire safety. The Senedd have unveiled the Building Safety...

Converting empty homes into HMOs could help solve housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2025, 9 months ago | 17

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

More councils crack down on HMO standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Four more local councils have unveiled plans to regulate Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in their areas. From Enfield to...

Bridging helps to boost landlord purchases – Shawbrook

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landlords are increasingly utilising bridging finance to invest in buy to let properties and Shawbrook says that 63% of their...

Student cities and employment hubs top buy to let hotspots

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Cardiff, Birmingham and Plymouth have emerged as prime locations for buy to let investment, according to Paragon Bank’s 2024 lending...

Professional body pushes for licensing schemes to be doubled to improve housing conditions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 1 year ago | 2

Selective licensing schemes should DOUBLE from five to ten years, says professional body. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)...

Rugby Borough Council implements powers to control HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A council will use new powers to curb the spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in designated areas. Rugby...

Reading consults on wider HMO licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th June 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Reading Borough Council is seeking feedback from landlords on a new licensing scheme designed, it claims, to improve the quality...

Rental yields for landlords hit highest level since 2018

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Landlords are enjoying their highest rental yields in six years, with the average gross yield reaching 6.1% in the first...

HMO demand and the future?

Author: Readers Question

15th April 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Hi, it seems so many investors are moving towards HMO investment. What is the future of the HMOs? Will these...

London HMOs: A rare and lucrative investment opportunity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd November 2023, 2 years ago | 0

If you are a landlord or investor looking for a high-yield property investment in London, you may want to consider...

Council tax reform for HMOs: good news for some, bad news for others

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2023, 2 years ago | 0

While the Government has announced a new policy to simplify the council tax system for houses of multiple occupation (HMOs),...