HMO feasibility appraisals in Stirchley

Considering HMO feasibility appraisal in Stirchley? We check the Article 4 and licensing position first, then the rooms and the numbers.

We work in Stirchley for landlords and investors, from single houses to small portfolios.

Covering Stirchley and nearby West Midlands towns

Build, compliance and lettings in one team

Checked against Birmingham City Council's HMO rules

Free survey in Stirchley

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

Running an HMO in Stirchley means keeping Birmingham City Council's licence conditions, the management regulations and the tenancy rules in step. We keep those together in one compliance diary.

Because we also build and repair HMOs, problems found at an inspection can be priced and fixed by the same team.

HMO rules in Birmingham City Council

Rule	Birmingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area 25 of the city's 69 wards, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, in force since 8 June 2020

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

Birmingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Stirchley into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check this before an offer is made, not after. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Birmingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 4 June 2028), 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 Stirchley

Our HMO appraisals in Stirchley 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 Stirchley 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.

Every room measured against national minimum sizes
Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms
Planning route: C4, sui generis or Article 4
Licensing position for the address
Guide build cost range and key risks listed

HMO feasibility appraisals near Stirchley

Bournville under a mile
Kings Heath 1.1 miles
Kings Norton 1.4 miles
Selly Oak 1.8 miles
Bournbrook 1.8 miles
Northfield 2.1 miles

What landlords in Stirchley ask us

Can you find HMO properties for me in Stirchley?

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 Stirchley a good place for an HMO?

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

What rents do HMO rooms achieve in Stirchley?

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

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.