Our work in Shropshire ranges from single conversions for first-time landlords to multi-house programmes for investors, all priced in writing before work starts.
Licensing and planning for HMOs in Shropshire is handled by the district, borough, city or unitary councils, not one county-wide body. That's why the same house can need different paperwork depending on which side of a council boundary it sits.
HMO rules across Shropshire's councils
| Council | Additional licensing | Selective licensing | Article 4 (small HMOs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Telford & Wrekin Council | None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026 | Not confirmed | Due to start Borough-wide, due to start 27 February 2027 |
Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.
We found no Article 4 directions for small HMOs in force among Shropshire's councils that we could confirm. Large HMOs always need planning permission. Article 4 directions are due to start or proposed in: Telford & Wrekin Council. We found no additional licensing schemes in force that we could confirm, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
Our HMO guaranteed rent service in Shropshire
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Shropshire. 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 Shropshire 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
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease