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Landlords may manage their HMO property using a single "joint & severally liable" agreement or one for each tenant.
Lenders can accept evidence of a HMO license application in lieu the actual licence. This can take more time and it is not always practical. Accordingly, you could be deemed "fit and proper" to run an HMO under the condition of having the license. However, it is best to have your licence available so that the underwriting process can be expedited at the application stage.
Young buyers are still unable to afford a home, so the demand for affordable rented accommodation is high. You can check the local listings sites (Gumtree and Zoopla) to see how strong the demand is from prospective tenants.
Landlords may manage their HMO property using a single "joint & severally liable" agreement or one for each tenant.
Students can get their rent guaranteed, often by their parents. They also have a natural limit on the length of their tenancy.
What is an HMO? A house in multiple occupancy (HMO) refers to a property that has shared facilities like bathrooms and kitchens. It is usually rented out to three or four people, but not as a "household". A licence is not required to operate a standard HMO that has four or fewer tenants. However, HMOs have different requirements than buy-to-let mortgages that are used for whole-property rentals.
These higher potential returns come with greater risks. There is a greater chance of having a higher turnover rate than with traditional buy-to-let. Every additional tenant is an unknown factor (e.g. Will they pay rent? They will cause damage. They could cause disputes. A specialist mortgage is also required.
HMO mortgages tend to be restricted to experienced landlords. For example, some lenders won't consider applications from someone who has been a landlord for more than 2 years and/or has experience in HMO-letting. Lenders might have additional requirements. It is possible to apply for an HMO mortgage but it may be difficult to obtain approval if you are not a landlord.