Are you searching for a property to invest in or looking for affordable housing in your local area of Hereford? You may be interested in a house in multiple occupation, or HMO. An HMO is a broad term that covers a range of different properties that host multiple households, from hostels to employee accommodation. Whether through extensive home renovations or a brand new HMO construction, landlords can create HMOs for single professionals, students and other tenants.
Our new home builders at RKD Building are here to help with a full package of property refurbishments, home extensions and much more. We have been operating across the wider Hereford area since our formation in 2008 and are proud to deliver a quality service for a fair price.
HMOs are a great way to improve the number of affordable lodgings in your local area. Here is a brief guide to this specific subset of residential housing:
The term is a little nebulous, but broadly speaking, it refers to multiple different households living in the same building who share at least one facility. That could be a bathroom, a kitchen or just a toilet – as long as separate tenants use a common area, you have an HMO. HMOs include:
HMO construction projects do not have to be licensed until they are officially classed as ‘large.’ This means that the building has to be at least three storeys tall, housing at least five tenants and has shared facilities. If all of these criteria are met, you must license your building as a large HMO. This is the case even if you have altered a smaller building with home extensions, home renovations or property refurbishments. If you’d like to increase the space in your existing HMO development, our new home builders can help! Offering a comprehensive service that includes architectural drawings, our range of rear- and side-facing extensions, structural alterations, and outbuilding constructions will provide the additional space you need.
Much like a standard rental property, landlords for HMOs must ensure that their building complies with all of the necessary regulations. This keeps the tenants safe and provides a good standard of living for those who are looking for affordable housing options. Landlords must consider the following:
It is important that landlords stay vigilant when it comes to managing HMOs. When properties are maintained and upgraded to the latest standards, landlords avoid fines and legal action in the event of a fire or similar situation.
Here at RKD Building, we are proud to provide a full HMO construction service for our clients in the Hereford area. If you would like to find out more about our home renovations, property refurbishments, home extensions and other services, our friendly new home builders are always happy to talk you through our options.
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