HMO property sourcing in Longton

Midlands HMO helps investors in Longton with HMO property sourcing, from the first appraisal to a licensed, let house.

Every house we take on in Longton starts with a check of Stoke-on-Trent City Council's current HMO rules for the address.

Build, compliance and lettings in one team

Covering Longton and nearby Staffordshire towns

One point of contact

Get a quote for Longton

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

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the licensing and planning authority for Longton. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.

You get one point of contact, written terms agreed for each property and regular updates on rent, repairs and compliance.

HMO rules in Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Rule	Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	Proposed A citywide scheme was proposed in August 2026, subject to consultation
Selective licensing	Not confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, immediate direction from 23 October 2026. It lapses unless the council confirms it within six months

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

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Longton into a small HMO needs planning permission. This is an immediate direction that took effect on 23 October 2026 and lapses unless the council confirms it within six months. We check this before an offer is made, not after. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Stoke-on-Trent City Council proposed a citywide additional licensing scheme in August 2026, subject to consultation, so smaller HMOs may need a licence in future.

HMO property sourcing in Longton: what we do

We source houses suited to HMO use in Longton and across Staffordshire, 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 Longton 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.

Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
Written terms and identity checks before we act
Room sizes measured against national minimums
Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed
Comparable room lets checked per property

HMO property sourcing near Longton

Meir under a mile
Fenton 1.8 miles
Stoke-on-Trent 2.6 miles
Hanley 3.3 miles
Newcastle-under-Lyme 4.9 miles
Burslem 5 miles

What landlords in Longton ask us

Can you find HMO properties for me in Longton?

Yes. We look for houses whose layout, planning position and licensing requirements suit HMO use, and share the checks we've done on each one.

Will you manage the house after the conversion?

Yes. Our turnkey service can run from purchase support through design, build and licensing to letting and management.

Can you work with my own architect or lender?

Yes. We can work to another designer's drawings or provide the cost information a lender's surveyor asks for.

How do Article 4 directions affect HMO investment in Longton?

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.