HMO compliance audits in Oswestry

For landlords in Oswestry, our HMO compliance audit service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

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HMO projects in Oswestry are shaped by the rules of Shropshire Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

HMO rules in Shropshire Council

Rule	Shropshire 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 against Shropshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Shropshire 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 Shropshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO compliance audits for Oswestry landlords

An audit of an HMO in Oswestry checks the house the way a licensing officer would: room sizes, fire safety, amenities, certificates and paperwork. You get a written, prioritised fix list, so you know what needs doing before an inspection, renewal or purchase.

Councils across Shropshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Oswestry check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.

Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed

HMO compliance audits near Oswestry

Shrewsbury 16.4 miles
Whitchurch 17.1 miles
Market Drayton 23.7 miles
Wellington 25.1 miles
Oakengates 27.8 miles
Dawley 28.1 miles

Questions about HMO compliance audit in Oswestry

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Shropshire Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Oswestry?

Only if Shropshire Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

What documents does Shropshire Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Shropshire Council's current list for your application.

Who issues HMO licences in Oswestry?

Shropshire Council is the licensing authority for Oswestry. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.