A shared house in Uppingham has to work for the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We look at all three before we agree terms.
You get one point of contact, written terms agreed for each property and regular updates on rent, repairs and compliance.
HMO rules in Rutland County Council
| Rule | Rutland County 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 | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Rutland County Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Rutland County Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO feasibility appraisal work in Uppingham
Our HMO appraisals in Uppingham 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 Uppingham and elsewhere in Rutland, 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.
- Planning route: C4, sui generis or Article 4
- Every room measured against national minimum sizes
- Building regulations and fire safety implications
- Guide build cost range and key risks listed
- Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms
HMO feasibility appraisals near Uppingham
- Oakham 5.5 miles
- Corby 6.5 miles
- Stamford 10.9 miles
- Market Harborough 11.3 miles
- Kettering 13.1 miles
- Melton Mowbray 14.1 miles