HMO feasibility appraisals in Shirley

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

Tell us about the house in Shirley and we'll start with a review of its licence, certificates and planning status.

Licence and certificates reviewed first

Build, compliance and lettings in one team

Written terms for each property

Ask about a house in Shirley

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

A shared house in Shirley 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.

We cover B90 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same approach in Shirley as anywhere else in the West Midlands.

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.

How we handle HMO feasibility appraisal work in Shirley

Our HMO appraisals in Shirley 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 Shirley 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
Building regulations and fire safety implications
Licensing position for the address
Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms
Planning route: C4, sui generis or Article 4

HMO feasibility appraisals near Shirley

Hall Green 1.5 miles
Solihull 1.6 miles
Acocks Green 2.4 miles
Kings Heath 3 miles
Sheldon 3.5 miles
Moseley 3.8 miles

Questions about HMO feasibility appraisal in Shirley

Can you find HMO properties for me in Shirley?

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.

Is Shirley 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.

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.

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.