HMO feasibility appraisals in Knowle

Our HMO feasibility appraisal work in Knowle is grounded in what Solihull Council will actually allow at the address.

Whether the house in Knowle is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with a review of where it stands.

Licence and certificates reviewed first

Written terms for each property

Covering Knowle and nearby West Midlands towns

Book a survey in Knowle

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

Knowle sits within Solihull Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. We check a house against those standards before we let rooms or rely on any figures.

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

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.

HMO feasibility appraisals in Knowle: what we do

Our HMO appraisals in Knowle 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 Knowle and elsewhere in the West Midlands, 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.

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

HMO feasibility appraisals near Knowle

Solihull 2.9 miles
Shirley 4.1 miles
Sheldon 5.4 miles
Hall Green 5.5 miles
Acocks Green 5.7 miles
Tile Hill 6.3 miles

What landlords in Knowle ask us

How do Article 4 directions affect HMO investment in Knowle?

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.

Do you charge for an HMO appraisal in Knowle?

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

What rents do HMO rooms achieve in Knowle?

Room rents vary by street, standard and season, so we check current comparable lets for the property rather than quote a town-wide figure.

Is Knowle a good place for an HMO?

It depends on the street, the house and Solihull Council's rules rather than the town alone. We appraise individual properties against planning, licensing and room-count tests before giving a view.