Nottingham is short of 5,500 Student Rooms
Nottingham Council, this week, have issued a statement saying that the City is short of 5,500 student rooms. The Council is hoping to avoid a student housing crisis, but the situation looks bleak for students but presents an opportunity for HMO investors. Nottingham’s director of planning is confident they can avoid a crisis as the […]
Thurrock Council Quashes HMO plans in Stanford-le-Hope
Thurrock Councillors have all voted against a proposed HMO development on the high street of Stanford-le-Hope. The application was submitted on the bases of it being “car less” meaning that tenants were reliant on location transportation to get around. “Car Less” HMO Development The application follows the same model as many other London based projects […]
Be Quick! Article 4 is coming to HMOs in Coventry
Could Article 4 be coming to Coventry to limit the number of HMOs in the area? Coventry is a hotspot for HMO investors. Logistically it is attractive because of it’s central location, accessible for investors both living North and South England with good motorway links. From a demand perspective, it’s attractive for both professional and […]
The Birkenhead Property Boom! Am I too late to buy an HMO?
Birkenhead has always been seen as the little brother to Liverpool but with world class views over the Mersey to the famous Liverpool waterfront, it’s no surprise that property prices in Birkenhead and on the Wirral are booming. So do I need to get my HMOs in now before prices are unaffordable? Let’s take a […]
When is the best time to buy an HMO?
It’s a turbulent time in the mortgage market, with lenders pulling a small number of products, some lenders are adding to their products and underpinning it all we have rates rising. How long will the rise continue? Will this pull back in rates be temporary or sustained? Or will this just be a brief pull […]
HMO Mortgages: Latest News October 2022
Here are two of the latest HMO products published this week by lenders Landbay bulks up it’s offering with a 5-year fixed product for BTLs, HMOs and Multi unit blocks (MUFB) Landbay announced these products saying this will help landlords manage “challenging rental calculations” The range consists of 3 standard 5 year fixed rate […]
4 Top Tips for Investing in HMOs
There is a lot of information out there on the dos and don’ts of investing in an HMO. If you do your homework, so to speak, you should feel confident enough to jump in with both feet. Believe in yourself and learn from your mistakes as well as your victories. Accept that much in this […]
Wondering What September Will Look Like?
We’re all wondering what the new normal will look like as the current lockdown starts to roll back. We don’t know whether there will be a second lockdown nor whether there will even be a new normal as we navigate this pandemic. For student landlords, we’re still waiting for universities to decide how they will […]
Tips for Property Investment
Property investment is one of the most popular passive income streams out there. Making money in property can sound pretty straightforward, yet there are many considerations to make before you get started. As with any investment opportunity, it’s important to spend enough time planning your projects before you begin. Before you get started, it’s important […]
