If the property is in Eastwood, 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.
We cover NG16 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same approach in Eastwood as anywhere else in Nottinghamshire.
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, not Eastwood, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. 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 management work in Eastwood
Our HMO management in Eastwood covers the whole cycle of a shared house: letting rooms, collecting rent, arranging repairs and keeping the licence conditions and certificates in date. We check the local council's licensing scheme for the address before taking a house on, because conditions vary across Nottinghamshire.
For owners in Eastwood, we can also help with registration on the PRS Database, which is due to open region by region from 15 December 2026, starting in the West Midlands, subject to Parliament approving the regulations. Repairs are handled by our own maintenance team.
- Management Regulations 2006 duties carried out day to day
- Repairs by our own maintenance team
- Room advertising, viewings, referencing and tenancy set-up
- Rent collection, arrears follow-up and monthly statements
- Regular inspections of rooms and common parts