HMO property sourcing in Northamptonshire

Midlands HMO provides HMO property sourcing services across Northamptonshire, covering 8 towns and city areas and the rules of 2 councils.

HMO rules in Northamptonshire vary council by council, so we check the right one for your address before quoting.

Checked against the local council's HMO rules

Written terms for each property

Covering Northamptonshire and nearby Northamptonshire towns

Free survey in Northamptonshire

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

In Northamptonshire, as everywhere in England, a house with five or more people forming two or more households needs a mandatory HMO licence. Some councils go further with additional licensing or Article 4 directions, as the table shows.

We plan each HMO property sourcing job in Northamptonshire around the local council's amenity standards, which set out kitchen, bathroom and room-size requirements for shared houses.

HMO rules across Northamptonshire's councils

Council	Additional licensing	Selective licensing	Article 4 (small HMOs)
North Northamptonshire Council	None found	None found	In part of the area Kingswood ward in Corby only, since 24 April 2024
West Northamptonshire Council	In part of the area Parts of Northampton and Daventry, 24 February 2025 to 23 February 2030	None found	In part of the area The whole former Northampton borough, plus the Boughton Rise development

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.

Councils in Northamptonshire where we found an Article 4 direction for small HMOs in force, in all or part of their area: North Northamptonshire Council, West Northamptonshire Council. Additional licensing applies in all or part of: West Northamptonshire Council.

HMO property sourcing for Northamptonshire landlords

We source houses suited to HMO use in Northamptonshire, 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 Northamptonshire 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.

Licensing position checked for each address
Comparable room lets checked per property
Room sizes measured against national minimums
Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed

Towns we cover in Northamptonshire

HMO property sourcing in Northamptonshire: common questions

Do you charge for an HMO appraisal in Northamptonshire?

Talk to us about the property first. We'll explain what an appraisal involves for that house before you commit to anything.

What rents do HMO rooms achieve in Northamptonshire?

Room rents vary by street, standard and season, so we check current comparable lets for the property rather than quote a town-wide figure.

How do Article 4 directions affect HMO investment in Northamptonshire?

Where an Article 4 direction applies, turning a family house into a small HMO needs planning permission, which can be refused. We check whether the address is affected before you rely on any figures.

Is Northamptonshire a good place for an HMO?

It depends on the street, the house and the local council's rules rather than the town alone. We appraise individual properties against planning, licensing and room-count tests before giving a view.