HMO buy and let4 bedroom semidetached property with 2 reception rooms1 room converted into a bedroomRent to 5 single-working professionalsMonthly tenant rental income = PS400Monthly landlord income = PS2000Annual rental earnings = PS24,000. You can see why HMO landlords are increasingly interested in HMO properties. It is possible to see a significant difference in gross rental revenue.
HMOs often come furnished. This is another cost to be aware of. Traditional buy to rent properties are usually unfurnished.
Traditional buy-to-let properties are typically suitable for one or more people. A single rental payment from the household would be due on a weekly, or monthly basis. The utility bills would be paid by the household. These are often referred to simply as "single-lets".
Many HMOs can be furnished fully. This adds an additional cost. Traditional buy-to-let properties are often rented unfurnished.
A House In Multiple Occupation can offer more income than traditional buy to rent. Landlords have the opportunity to maximise rental incomes due to high rental demand in the UK. The right mortgage is key to maximising the rental income.
HMOs can be rented by students or young professionals who cannot afford to rent the entire property. They may also not be settled enough to move in together. A tenant can rent one room for less than an entire property. However, the total rent for all of the rooms is typically higher than what could be charged to a single household. HMOs can bring in a higher rental income for landlords.
These higher potential rewards have higher risks. Tenants are more likely to leave than in a traditional buyÐto-let. Additionally, every tenant you add is an unknown risk (e.g. Will they pay the rent? Will they cause harm? Will they cause any disputes? You will also need a specialist loan.