HMO compliance: why some properties fail inspections
TL;DR HMO compliance failures usually happen because landlords overlook layout, fire safety, or documentation. However, most issues are predictable. Landlords who fix structural weaknesses early avoid enforcement action and protect income. What’s in This Article: Why HMO compliance inspections fail The most common HMO compliance mistakes How landlords prevent compliance failure How guaranteed rent reduces […]
Guaranteed rent: can family homes qualify?
TL;DR Guaranteed rent schemes are not limited to HMOs. In fact, family homes often qualify more easily because they offer lower risk, simpler layouts, and long-term leasing potential under commercial agreements. What’s in This Article: What guaranteed rent schemes are Why family homes qualify for guaranteed rent What makes a family home suitable How guaranteed […]
Supported housing: what makes an HMO suitable for placement?
TL;DR Supported housing providers look for HMOs that reduce risk and support long-term use. In practice, suitable properties have simple layouts, strong compliance, and locations that allow stable placements under guaranteed rent agreements. What’s in This Article: How supported housing providers assess HMOs The key features of a suitable HMO Why layout and compliance matter […]
Supported housing: who is responsible for HMO repairs?
TL;DR In supported housing HMOs, landlords are usually not responsible for day-to-day repairs. Instead, repair obligations are transferred to the housing provider under a guaranteed rent scheme, removing cost, stress, and tenant disputes. What’s in This Article: How supported housing HMOs are structured Who handles repairs in supported housing What landlords are still responsible for […]
Renters Rights Act: HMO vs Family Houses Compared
TL;DR Under the Renters Rights Act, landlords face longer possession timelines, higher compliance pressure, and increased tenant protection. Family houses placed on a guaranteed rent scheme typically carry lower risk and more stable income than traditional HMOs. What’s in This Article: What the Renters Rights Act changes for landlords How the Renters Rights Act affects […]
HMO vs family: which delivers safer rental income in 2026?
How to remove tenant risk from family houses
TL;DR The most effective way to remove tenant risk from family houses is to stop letting to individual households altogether. Leasing to a commercial tenant under a guaranteed rent scheme removes voids, arrears, repairs, and day-to-day tenant involvement. What’s in This Article: Why tenant risk is growing for family houses What tenant risk really looks […]
Who manages occupants in supported housing HMOs?
TL;DR In supported housing HMOs, landlords do not manage occupants. Occupant responsibility sits with the housing provider under a guaranteed rent scheme, removing tenant contact, arrears, and day-to-day risk. What’s in This Article: What supported housing means for landlords Who manages occupants in supported housing HMOs What landlords are responsible for in supported housing Why […]
Why family houses are ideal for guaranteed rent in 2026
TL;DR In 2026, family houses offer some of the lowest-risk opportunities for guaranteed rent. Leasing to a commercial housing provider removes tenant risk, delivers fixed monthly income, and eliminates voids, arrears, and maintenance exposure. What’s in This Article: Why family houses outperform in 2026 The hidden risks of traditional family lets How guaranteed rent works […]
How HMO landlords can secure consistent rent in 2026
TL;DR HMO landlords in 2026 face higher regulation, increased management pressure, and unpredictable cash flow. The most reliable way to secure consistent rent is by leasing to a commercial tenant under a guaranteed rent scheme, removing voids, arrears, and day-to-day risk. What’s in This Article: Why 2026 is a risk year for HMO landlords The […]