Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Bedworth we start by measuring every room and checking Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.
HMO rules in Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
| Rule | Nuneaton and Bedworth 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 | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO safety certificate work in Bedworth
Landlords in Bedworth need the same core certificates as anywhere in England: an annual gas safety record, an EICR at least every 5 years and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Licence conditions often add fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing to the list.
We arrange checks for HMOs in Bedworth and across Warwickshire, book them before they fall due and keep every date in a compliance diary. Where a report needs remedial work, we quote for it straight away so deadlines are met.
- Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
- Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
- Compliance diary with every due date in one place
- EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years