If the property is in Beeston, the council that matters is Broxtowe Borough Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
Because we also build and repair HMOs, problems found at an inspection can be priced and fixed by the same team.
HMO rules in Broxtowe Borough Council
| Rule | Broxtowe Borough 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 | In part of the area Parts of the four Beeston wards since 26 March 2022. An extension to Eastwood, Kimberley and Stapleford was proposed in March 2026 |
Checked October 2026 against Broxtowe Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Broxtowe Borough Council's Article 4 direction covers parts of the Beeston wards. Whether a house in Beeston needs planning permission to become a small HMO depends on whether it is inside that boundary, which we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Broxtowe Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO guaranteed rent work in Beeston
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Beeston and elsewhere in Nottinghamshire. 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 Beeston 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.
- Licence and certificate records shared with you
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
Letting to students and sharers in Beeston
Student lets in Beeston often follow the academic year. Since 1 May 2026, Ground 4A can let a landlord of a student HMO seek possession for the summer, but only if every condition is met, including: each tenant is, or is reasonably expected to become, a full-time student; written notice was given before signing; the tenancy was signed no more than six months before move-in; the timing condition is met; and the landlord intends to re-let to students.
HMO guaranteed rent near Beeston
- Clifton 1.8 miles
- Stapleford 2.5 miles
- Lenton 2.5 miles
- Long Eaton 2.6 miles
- Bilborough 3.3 miles
- Nottingham 3.8 miles