HMO property sourcing in Moseley

Midlands HMO provides HMO property sourcing for investors looking at Moseley, with the planning and licensing position checked before any figures are relied on.

Our base in Great Barr is about 8 miles from Moseley, so property visits and inspections are straightforward to arrange.

Written terms for each property

One point of contact

Build, compliance and lettings in one team

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Moseley sits within Birmingham City Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. We check a house against those standards before we let rooms or rely on any figures.

Because we also build and repair HMOs, problems found at an inspection can be priced and fixed by the same team.

HMO rules in Birmingham City Council

Rule	Birmingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area 25 of the city's 69 wards, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, in force since 8 June 2020

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

Birmingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Moseley into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check this before an offer is made, not after. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Birmingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 4 June 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

How we handle HMO property sourcing work in Moseley

We source houses suited to HMO use in Moseley and across the West Midlands, 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 Moseley 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
Room sizes measured against national minimums
Comparable room lets checked per property
Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed
Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first

HMO property sourcing near Moseley

Edgbaston 1.8 miles
Kings Heath 2 miles
Selly Oak 2.3 miles
Bournbrook 2.3 miles
Hall Green 2.3 miles
Stirchley 2.4 miles

HMO property sourcing in Moseley: common questions

Can you find HMO properties for me in Moseley?

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.

What rents do HMO rooms achieve in Moseley?

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

Is Moseley a good place for an HMO?

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

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.