Running an HMO in Towcester means keeping West Northamptonshire 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 West Northamptonshire Council
| Rule | West Northamptonshire Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | In part of the area Parts of Northampton and Daventry, 24 February 2025 to 23 February 2030 |
| Selective licensing | None found |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | In part of the area The whole former Northampton borough, plus the Boughton Rise development |
Checked October 2026 against West Northamptonshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
West Northamptonshire Council's Article 4 direction covers the whole former Northampton borough, not Towcester, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. West Northamptonshire Council's additional licensing covers parts of Northampton and Daventry, which doesn't include Towcester, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for there.
HMO guaranteed rent in Towcester: what we do
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Towcester and elsewhere in Northamptonshire. Before making an offer we survey the house, measure the rooms and check the local council's licensing and planning position for the address, because those decide how many people can lawfully live there.
Owners in Towcester who lease to any operator should check the licence, certificates and tenancy paperwork, because licensing offences and rent repayment orders can reach superior landlords since 1 May 2026. Have the lease reviewed by your own solicitor before you sign.
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
HMO guaranteed rent near Towcester
- Northampton 9.2 miles
- Brackley 9.7 miles
- Daventry 11.2 miles
- Wellingborough 17.1 miles
- Rushden 19.7 miles
- Rugby 20.1 miles
