99.4% of HMO applications are being approved but 72% of Councils are not enforcing license law
As you all know, my lettings company specialises in management of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) so I always have a vested interest in the HMO market. In October last year, one of the most important legislations for HMOs changed; the mandatory HMO licensing rules removed the three storey rule (previously licensing applied to HMOs […]
Is HMO saturation of the property market an issue in Medway?
August was huge month for my HMO management company HomeShare, with thirty eight rooms let, thirty tenants checked in and seventy one newly refurbished rooms becoming available across Medway, Folkestone, Dartford, Catford and Woolwich. With fantastic reviews from both happy landlords and tenants, you’d think all would be well in HMO land, right? We are […]
Is the complexity of licensing going to drive landlords out?
I’ve just written an article on some license changes in Bexley which could considerably change the landscape of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) ownership in that area, which led me to thinking about the wider impact of licensing complexities for buy-to-let landlords. Currently Medway Council follow the prescribed licensing set out by the government; that […]
5 things to look out for when investing your money in a Medway property
People are always contacting and approaching me wanting to pick up tips about property investment – where to start with a HMO or buy-to-let. It’s a daunting thing to know what to do with your hard-earned money, so advice is always a good thing to seek. One of the main concerns that I hear over […]
