HMO property sourcing in Smethwick

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

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

Checked against Sandwell Council's HMO rules

Licence and certificates reviewed first

Written terms for each property

Ask about a house in Smethwick

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

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

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

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 Smethwick

We source houses suited to HMO use in Smethwick 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 Smethwick 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
Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed
Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
Room sizes measured against national minimums

HMO property sourcing near Smethwick

Handsworth 1.5 miles
West Bromwich 1.8 miles
Oldbury 1.8 miles
Harborne 2.7 miles
Rowley Regis 3.1 miles
Edgbaston 3.2 miles

HMO property sourcing in Smethwick: common questions

Can you find HMO properties for me in Smethwick?

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.

How do Article 4 directions affect HMO investment in Smethwick?

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.

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.