HMO services in Knowle
From conversions to guaranteed rent, our HMO services in Knowle start with a measured survey and a check of Solihull Council's licensing and planning position.
Our base in Great Barr is about 15 miles from Knowle, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.
- Council
- Solihull Council
- County
- West Midlands
- Postcodes
- B93
- From our base
- about 15 miles from Great Barr
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Our HMO services in Knowle
Each service page covers Solihull Council's rules and what we do in Knowle.
HMO conversions and refurbishment
Licensing and compliance
Management and guaranteed rent
Investor services
Solihull Council is the licensing and planning authority for Knowle. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 15 miles from Knowle. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Solihull Council
| Rule | Solihull Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Proposed The council is exploring a direction for smaller HMOs; none in force when checked |
Checked October 2026 against Solihull Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Solihull Council has said it is exploring an Article 4 direction for smaller HMOs. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Solihull Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Need HMO help in Knowle?
Book a free survey. We measure every room, check Solihull Council's rules and give you a fixed written quote.