HMO property sourcing in West Bromwich

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

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

Covering West Bromwich and nearby West Midlands towns

Licence and certificates reviewed first

Written terms for each property

Free survey in West Bromwich

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

A shared house in West Bromwich has to work for the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We look at all three before we agree terms.

Terms for management, tenant-find or guaranteed rent are agreed in writing for each property before you instruct us.

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.

How we handle HMO property sourcing work in West Bromwich

We source houses suited to HMO use in West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich 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
Licensing position checked for each address
Written terms and identity checks before we act
Comparable room lets checked per property
Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed

HMO property sourcing near West Bromwich

Oldbury 1.6 miles
Smethwick 1.8 miles
Handsworth 2.4 miles
Wednesbury 2.6 miles
Tipton 3.2 miles
Great Barr 3.2 miles

Questions about HMO property sourcing in West Bromwich

What rents do HMO rooms achieve in West Bromwich?

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

How do Article 4 directions affect HMO investment in West Bromwich?

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.

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.

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.