HMO property sourcing in Oldbury

Considering HMO property sourcing in Oldbury? We check the Article 4 and licensing position first, then the rooms and the numbers.

Whether the house in Oldbury is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with a review of where it stands.

Licence and certificates reviewed first

Build, compliance and lettings in one team

Covering Oldbury and nearby West Midlands towns

Ask about a house in Oldbury

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

Running an HMO in Oldbury means keeping Sandwell Council's licence conditions, the management regulations and the tenancy rules in step. We keep those together in one compliance diary.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Oldbury isn't suited to the arrangement you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

HMO rules in Sandwell Council

Rule	Sandwell Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole borough, 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Proposed Cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide direction on 14 October 2026; not confirmed as in force when checked

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

Sandwell Council's cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide Article 4 direction on 14 October 2026. We could not confirm whether it has been made, so we check with the council before any change of use. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Sandwell Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 30 September 2029), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

Our HMO property sourcing service in Oldbury

We source houses suited to HMO use in Oldbury 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 Oldbury 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.

Written terms and identity checks before we act
Licensing position checked for each address
Room sizes measured against national minimums
Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
Comparable room lets checked per property

HMO property sourcing near Oldbury

West Bromwich 1.6 miles
Rowley Regis 1.6 miles
Smethwick 1.8 miles
Dudley 2.8 miles
Tipton 3 miles
Handsworth 3.2 miles

Questions about HMO property sourcing in Oldbury

What rents do HMO rooms achieve in Oldbury?

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

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.

Do you charge for an HMO appraisal in Oldbury?

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

How do Article 4 directions affect HMO investment in Oldbury?

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.