HMO property sourcing in Shirley

For HMO investors in Shirley, our HMO property sourcing service tests a house against Solihull Council's rules, the likely room count and the build cost.

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

Checked against Solihull Council's HMO rules

Covering Shirley and nearby West Midlands towns

Build, compliance and lettings in one team

Book a survey in Shirley

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

Shirley sits within Solihull 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.

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

HMO rules in Solihull Council

Rule	Solihull 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 exploring a direction for smaller HMOs; none in force when checked

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

Solihull Council has said it is exploring an Article 4 direction for smaller HMOs. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Solihull Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO property sourcing work in Shirley

We source houses suited to HMO use in Shirley 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 Shirley 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.

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

HMO property sourcing near Shirley

Hall Green 1.5 miles
Solihull 1.6 miles
Acocks Green 2.4 miles
Kings Heath 3 miles
Sheldon 3.5 miles
Moseley 3.8 miles

Questions about HMO property sourcing in Shirley

Do you give financial or investment advice?

No. We provide property, planning, licensing and building information. For finance, tax and investment decisions, speak to a regulated adviser.

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.

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.

What rents do HMO rooms achieve in Shirley?

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