HMO licenses can be subject to additional conditions at individual councils. You should however be aware of all requirements when applying. HMO licenses are not negotiable if required to be granted by the local authority. The penalty for renting an HMO licensed without a licence can lead to a fine up of PS20,000.
HMO mortgages were offered by 27 lenders, 23 to Limited Companies, and 23 to Individual applicants at the time. HMO mortgage rates can be more expensive than traditional buy to lets because they are a specialist type of property. This sector is more competitive than ever thanks to the increased competition. Rates are now starting at 1.64% and going up to 2.69% in Limited Companies.
These complex properties are not suitable for lenders who are less risk-averse. The ones that are will be able to offer financing will most likely have their own criteria.
HMOs: Why should you invest? - There are fewer "impactful gaps" between tenants: The gap between tenants for a single occupancy property can be as low as a month. This allows for repairs, redecorating, and viewings without rent coming in. An HMO allows you to reduce your losses by renting from the remaining tenants. You may also be able to deduct more costs than with a standard BTL.
HMOs will not all generate triple the rental income of a regular buy to let. It is also important to remember that utilities bills are typically paid out by landlords. The above example shows that even with a PS2k-3k monthly utility bill, rental profits are still substantial.
A House in Multiple Occupation is a property that's let to more than three tenants. The tenants share some rooms but have their own bedrooms. The kitchen, bathroom, and lounge. Flat share or house share is an HMO.
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.