HMO Compliance & Licensing Consultancy

 

 

Expert guidance to protect your asset, income, and peace of mind

 

Navigating HMO legislation can be confusing — especially with differing council rules, evolving safety regulations, and strict penalties for getting it wrong. At JP Property Hunt, we provide expert consultancy and hands-on support to help landlords, investors, and developers stay fully compliant while getting the most from their properties.

 

Whether you’re setting up your first HMO or managing a growing portfolio, we ensure every legal detail is covered and every room earns its keep.

 

 

 

 

 Get Licensed the Right Way

 

 

Our process starts with a full assessment of your current or proposed HMO. We look at layout, size, occupancy plans, and local authority policies to give you clear, practical guidance from the outset.

 

We’ll help you with:

 

• Mandatory and additional licensing requirements

• Article 4 restrictions and planning permission

• Minimum room sizes and layout optimisation

• Fire safety standards and amenity compliance

• Preparing and submitting licence applications

• Liaising with local councils and Environmental Health Officers

 

 

We focus on doing it right the first time — reducing delays, avoiding rejections, and keeping your HMO investment fully protected.

 

 

 

 

 Avoid Fines, Protect Your Returns

 

 

Non-compliance can be costly. Fines of up to £30,000 per breach, Rent Repayment Orders, and lost rental income are just some of the risks HMO landlords face.

 

We help you stay ahead by managing the critical details:

 

• Fire doors, smoke alarms, and fire escape plans

• Kitchen, bathroom, and waste management standards

• Electrical and gas safety compliance

• Furniture regulations and communal space requirements

• Ongoing updates as legislation evolves

 

 

With JP Property Hunt, you don’t just avoid fines — you run a legally solid and professionally presented asset.

 

 

 

 

 For New Setups, Conversions, and Portfolios

 

 

Whether you’re converting a new property or updating an older HMO, we tailor our support to your objectives. We work with:

 

• First-time landlords planning small conversions

• Experienced investors scaling up shared housing

• Portfolio owners needing relicensing or upgrades

• Developers turning buildings into co-living schemes

 

 

Our consultancy covers everything from builder selection to yield analysis — always with compliance, tenant experience, and profitability in mind.

 

 

 

 

 More Than Just Compliance — Strategic Advice Too

 

 

Getting licensed is the minimum. We go further by helping you optimise:

 

• Room configurations that balance yield and tenant comfort

• Amenity upgrades that improve occupancy and reduce churn

• Design layouts that pass inspection and appeal to target demographics

• Operational strategies that make management easier

 

 

We help you build HMOs that work on paper, in person, and on the bottom line.

 

 

 

 

 Professionalism You Can Rely On

 

 

We don’t just advise — we deliver. Our team handles the paperwork, liaises with councils, and prepares you for inspections. You get peace of mind, backed by years of practical experience.

 

You’ll benefit from:

 

• Plain-English advice with no legal jargon

• Clear action plans and document checklists

• Reliable support during every stage of setup, upgrade, or renewal

• Long-term partners who keep you compliant and competitive

 

 

With JP Property Hunt, your HMO isn’t just legal — it’s future-proofed, tenant-ready, and investor-grade.

 

 Get in touch to make your HMO smarter, safer, and more profitable.