Running an HMO in Newcastle-under-Lyme means keeping Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's licence conditions, the management regulations and the tenancy rules in step. We keep those together in one compliance diary.
Terms for management, tenant-find or guaranteed rent are agreed in writing for each property before you instruct us.
HMO rules in Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
| Rule | Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 | Proposed The council is investigating a borough-wide direction; none in force when checked |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is investigating a borough-wide Article 4 direction. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO property sourcing service in Newcastle-under-Lyme
We source houses suited to HMO use in Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme 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
- Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
- Written terms and identity checks before we act
- Room sizes measured against national minimums
Letting to students and sharers in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Student demand is only one factor in Newcastle-under-Lyme. We check Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's Article 4 and licensing position for the address before any appraisal figures are relied on.