A House in Multiple Occupation is more profitable than traditional buy-to-let. The UK has a high rental demand and landlords can maximize their rental yields by using low-interest rates. The key to maximising your rental income is securing the right mortgage.
There are only a few UK lenders that are willing and able to lend money on large HMO properties. They also understand the risk associated with multiple tenants, which can lead to lower yields. They can set their own HMO definitions and lend against what they want. This is why you need to hire a broker to assist with your application. CMB, a seasoned broker, can package and tailor your application to the lender that will offer you the best terms. This dramatically speeds up application processing.
Location is not a limitation for traditional rental properties. We work with letting agents across the country who have rented properties in nearly every possible location. They've all been rented, whether in the country, city or rural.
A traditional buy-to-let model would normally house a couple or three people. Disputes between the members of the household are often resolved without the need to contact the landlord. A landlord will often have an HMO type for student buy to rent or a HMO that is exclusively for working professionals.
An HMO, as many call it, is actually a large HMO. It is a rental property where five or more tenants share the bathroom, kitchen, and toilet facilities. A building may also have a number of stories. A HMO licence is required by landlords to operate Large HMOs. It will be valid for five-years and is sometimes called Licsenced HMOs.
Renting affordable accommodation is still very popular as young buyers cannot afford to buy a house. For information on the strength of tenant demand, visit local listing sites such as Zoopla, Gumtree ...)and Rightmove.
HMOs are considered to be more at-risk than standard BTLs. HMO tenants have a tendency to move quickly and are often unrelated, which can increase the likelihood of voids or unpaid rentals. They might be less committed and take on less responsibility for the property's care and maintenance. A tenant may be more difficult to spot if the property is damaged or has problems.