If the property is in Market Harborough, the council that matters is Harborough District Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 42 miles from Market Harborough, which keeps inspections and property visits easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Harborough District Council
| Rule | Harborough District 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. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Harborough District 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 Harborough District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO property sourcing for Market Harborough landlords
We source houses suited to HMO use in Market Harborough and across Leicestershire, checking each one for Article 4, licensing, room sizes, layout and condition before we put it forward. You receive the checks in writing, with comparable room lets found for that property.
Sourcing in Market Harborough is carried out under written terms, with identity and anti-money-laundering checks before we act. We never hold or pool investors' money and we don't give financial advice, so take regulated advice before you commit to a purchase.
- Comparable room lets checked per property
- Licensing position checked for each address
- Room sizes measured against national minimums
- Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
- Written terms and identity checks before we act