Tag: Houses in Multiple Occupation

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...

Want to Replace Your Income with High Cash-Flowing Property?

Author: Simon Zutshi

7th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

If you’re a property investor looking to replace your income, then focusing on high cash-flow properties is essential. But how...

Understanding Property Investment Strategies

Author: [email protected]

28th October 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Starting out in property investing is an exciting journey, with various strategies to explore. This guide will introduce five popular...

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...

Why councils can’t run private rented homes – after another failed landlord fiasco

Author: Landlord Crusader

23rd August 2024, 2 years ago | 19

Every private landlord in the country must know that their local council is hopeless and doesn’t understand the private rented...

HMOs offer higher rental yields than other properties, research shows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2023, 2 years ago | 12

Investing in houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) can be more profitable than non-HMO’s with landlords enjoying nearly DOUBLE the average...

Private Rented Sector Review – Conclusions and recommendations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2013, 13 years ago | 7

The Private Rented Sector Review conclusions and recommendations published by the Communities and Local Government Committee: Simplifying regulation 1.  We recommend...

Would you invest into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s)?

Author: Mark Alexander

27th February 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I’m often asked what I would buy if I was starting again today ….. HMO’s would definitely be on my...

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Enquiry into Private Rented Sector gives opportunity to voice opinion

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2012, 14 years ago | 1

An Enquiry into the Private Rented Sector by The Communities and Local Government Committee will give us all an important...

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Norwich City Council use Proceeds of Crime Act against Criminal Landlord

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2012, 14 years ago | 4

Norwich City Council is the first local authority in the country to use Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) 2002 against...

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SpareRoom reports a massive rise in shared accommodation adverts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th September 2012, 14 years ago | 5

House shares with six or more bedrooms are the fastest-growing property type on the SpareRoom website as landlords react to...

Renting HMOs Sussed – BOOK REVIEW

Author: Mark Alexander

21st August 2012, 14 years ago | 3

Property118 Columnists HMO Landlady and Ben Reeve-Lewis have had their book “Renting HMOs Sussed” published and it is now available...

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Task force targets criminal ‘beds in sheds’ landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th May 2012, 14 years ago | 0

Beds in sheds landlords are the target of a new government campaign to crack down on shoddy housing. Housing minister...

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HMO landlords wait for article 4 test case

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st March 2012, 14 years ago | 2

As councils across the country ramp up their campaign against student landlords and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), the Residential...

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Landlords blamed for buying up family homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2012, 14 years ago | 0

Councillors are blaming student landlords for a shortage of affordable homes for families that is ‘distorting’ the housing market. Now,...

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Crooked landlord admits stealing student deposits

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th March 2012, 14 years ago | 1

A university had to take on extra staff to deal with complaints about a landlord who stole deposits on student...

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Property investors target better yields

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2012, 14 years ago | 1

Property investors are targeting high-yielding HMOs and commercial property in a switch away from buy to let, according to a...

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Are HMO landlords really missing out on tax relief?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2012, 14 years ago | 2

Dozens of firms offer to help shared house landlords claim thousands of pounds in lost tax reliefs – but does...

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New mortgage deals for HMO and student landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd February 2012, 14 years ago | 3

– News Sourced by Property118 News Team – Kent Reliance has launched 80% loan-to-value buy to let and HMO mortgages....

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Council hit-team takes on hardcore rogue landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th February 2012, 14 years ago | 0

A council hit-team is readying to prosecute rogue landlords who have dodged signing up to a selective licensing scheme. The...