HMO feasibility appraisals in Oldbury

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

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

Covering Oldbury and nearby West Midlands towns

Licence and certificates reviewed first

Written terms for each property

Free survey in Oldbury

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

Oldbury sits within Sandwell 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 Sandwell Council

Rule	Sandwell Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole borough, 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Proposed Cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide direction on 14 October 2026; not confirmed as in force when checked

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

Sandwell Council's cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide Article 4 direction on 14 October 2026. We could not confirm whether it has been made, so we check with the council before any change of use. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Sandwell Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 30 September 2029), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

How we handle HMO feasibility appraisal work in Oldbury

Our HMO appraisals in Oldbury 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 Oldbury 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.

Building regulations and fire safety implications
Planning route: C4, sui generis or Article 4
Licensing position for the address
Every room measured against national minimum sizes
Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms

HMO feasibility appraisals near Oldbury

West Bromwich 1.6 miles
Rowley Regis 1.6 miles
Smethwick 1.8 miles
Dudley 2.8 miles
Tipton 3 miles
Handsworth 3.2 miles

Questions about HMO feasibility appraisal in Oldbury

Is Oldbury a good place for an HMO?

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

Do you charge for an HMO appraisal in Oldbury?

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

Will you manage the house after the conversion?

Yes. Our turnkey service can run from purchase support through design, build and licensing to letting and management.

What rents do HMO rooms achieve in Oldbury?

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