HMO-ready properties — high-yield multi-lets
4+ bedroom UK properties with Article 4 status checked, licensing mapped, per-room yield projected. Real HMO deals, not just big houses you hope you can convert.
HMO works, when you buy in the right area
HMO yields are 2-3x a single let, but only if you clear the regulatory gates. Article 4 Directions in many councils remove permitted-development rights, meaning you need full planning permission to convert. Mandatory HMO licensing applies in most areas for 5+ occupants. Local student / professional demand has to actually exist. We map all three on every UK listing so you know before you offer, not after. No more discovering Article 4 after you exchange.
Article 4 status checked
We overlay council Article 4 Directions so you know if permitted development applies.
Per-room yield calculated
Local per-room rents from Zoopla comparables, mapped to each property's bedroom count.
Licensing costs included
Mandatory, additional, and selective licensing fees by council, factored into cashflow.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission for an HMO?
Up to 6 occupants, permitted development usually covers it — unless the area has an Article 4 Direction (most university cities, many Midlands/Northern towns). With Article 4, full planning is required and can be refused. 7+ occupants always needs planning (Sui Generis use class).
What is mandatory HMO licensing?
All HMOs with 5+ unrelated occupants sharing facilities require a mandatory HMO licence from the council. Additional licensing (smaller HMOs) and selective licensing (all rentals in certain areas) may also apply. Costs GBP 500-1,500 for a 5-year licence, plus standards compliance (fire doors, heat/smoke alarms, room sizes).
What yield should I target on an HMO?
Gross yield of 12-15%+ is where HMOs start to make sense after the regulatory and management overhead. Under 10% gross, a straightforward BTL is usually less hassle. Net yield after void, management (often 15%+), utilities, and repairs typically lands 6-10% on a well-bought HMO.
How do I know local demand exists?
Look for a large student population (check the local university), a professional commuter belt to a major employment centre (Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London outskirts), or an NHS hospital. We surface per-room rental comparables on every listing so you know if rooms actually rent at the rate your yield assumes.
Only buy HMOs where the numbers and the planning both work
Article 4, licensing, and per-room yield data on every deal.
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