HMO guaranteed rent in Smethwick

Looking for HMO guaranteed rent in Smethwick? We take on the rooms, the rent and the compliance diary, and report to you each month.

Whether the house in Smethwick is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with a review of where it stands.

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Licence and certificates reviewed first

Written terms for each property

Free survey in Smethwick

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HMOs in Smethwick are licensed and regulated by Sandwell Council. Before we manage, lease or appraise a house, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs.

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

HMO rules in Sandwell Council

Rule	Sandwell Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole borough, 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Proposed Cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide direction on 14 October 2026; not confirmed as in force when checked

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

Sandwell Council's cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide Article 4 direction on 14 October 2026. We could not confirm whether it has been made, so we check with the council before any change of use. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Sandwell Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 30 September 2029), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

HMO guaranteed rent in Smethwick: what we do

We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Smethwick and elsewhere in the West Midlands. 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 Smethwick 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
Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
Room letting and tenant management handled by us
Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
Inspections with written reports to the owner

HMO guaranteed rent near Smethwick

Handsworth 1.5 miles
West Bromwich 1.8 miles
Oldbury 1.8 miles
Harborne 2.7 miles
Rowley Regis 3.1 miles
Edgbaston 3.2 miles

What landlords in Smethwick ask us

Can you take over a house that already has tenants?

Yes. We review the tenancies, licence and certificates at handover and list anything that needs attention before we take on day-to-day management.

What do tenants pay you?

Tenants don't pay us letting fees. Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, only certain payments such as rent and a capped deposit can be charged. Our fees page sets this out.

What is HMO guaranteed rent?

A company leases the whole house for a fixed monthly rent and lets the rooms itself. A company let is governed by the lease terms rather than the assured tenancy rules, and owners can still be exposed if the operator breaks licensing rules, so have the lease checked by your own solicitor.

How do you find tenants for rooms in Smethwick?

We advertise each room, carry out viewings, reference applicants and handle move-in, with rooms let under the tenancy rules in force at the time.