HMO feasibility appraisals in Long Eaton

For HMO investors in Long Eaton, our HMO feasibility appraisal service tests a house against Erewash Borough Council's rules, the likely room count and the build cost.

Our base in Great Barr is about 36 miles from Long Eaton, so property visits and inspections are straightforward to arrange.

Build, compliance and lettings in one team

Written terms for each property

One point of contact

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Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

Running an HMO in Long Eaton means keeping Erewash Borough Council's licence conditions, the management regulations and the tenancy rules in step. We keep those together in one compliance diary.

You get one point of contact, written terms agreed for each property and regular updates on rent, repairs and compliance.

HMO rules in Erewash Borough Council

Rule	Erewash Borough 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	Due to start Due to start 6 March 2027: Ilkeston, most of Long Eaton and parts of Sandiacre and Sawley

Checked October 2026 against Erewash Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Erewash Borough Council has confirmed an Article 4 direction covering Ilkeston, most of Long Eaton and parts of Sandiacre and Sawley, due to start on 6 March 2027. Whether a house in Long Eaton is inside the boundary is something we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Erewash Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO feasibility appraisal work in Long Eaton

Our HMO appraisals in Long Eaton start with the address: we check the local council's licensing schemes, any Article 4 direction and its amenity standards for kitchens and bathrooms, then measure each room against the national minimum sizes to find the likely room count.

For houses in Long Eaton and elsewhere in Derbyshire, the appraisal also covers the planning route, building regulations and fire implications, a guide build cost range and the main risks. It is property information, not a valuation or financial advice.

Licensing position for the address
Guide build cost range and key risks listed
Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms
Building regulations and fire safety implications
Planning route: C4, sui generis or Article 4

HMO feasibility appraisals near Long Eaton

Stapleford 2.3 miles
Beeston 2.6 miles
Clifton 3.7 miles
Lenton 5 miles
Bilborough 5.2 miles
Ilkeston 5.2 miles

What landlords in Long Eaton ask us

Do you charge for an HMO appraisal in Long Eaton?

Talk to us about the property first. We'll explain what an appraisal involves for that house before you commit to anything.

Do you give financial or investment advice?

No. We provide property, planning, licensing and building information. For finance, tax and investment decisions, speak to a regulated adviser.

Can you find HMO properties for me in Long Eaton?

Yes. We look for houses whose layout, planning position and licensing requirements suit HMO use, and share the checks we've done on each one.

How do Article 4 directions affect HMO investment in Long Eaton?

Where an Article 4 direction applies, turning a family house into a small HMO needs planning permission, which can be refused. We check whether the address is affected before you rely on any figures.