Our work in Northamptonshire ranges from single conversions for first-time landlords to multi-house programmes for investors, all priced in writing before work starts.
In Northamptonshire, as everywhere in England, a house with five or more people forming two or more households needs a mandatory HMO licence. Some councils go further with additional licensing or Article 4 directions, as the table shows.
HMO rules across Northamptonshire's councils
| Council | Additional licensing | Selective licensing | Article 4 (small HMOs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Northamptonshire Council | None found | None found | In part of the area Kingswood ward in Corby only, since 24 April 2024 |
| West Northamptonshire Council | In part of the area Parts of Northampton and Daventry, 24 February 2025 to 23 February 2030 | None found | In part of the area The whole former Northampton borough, plus the Boughton Rise development |
Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.
Councils in Northamptonshire where we found an Article 4 direction for small HMOs in force, in all or part of their area: North Northamptonshire Council, West Northamptonshire Council. Additional licensing applies in all or part of: West Northamptonshire Council.
Room lets and tenant find in Northamptonshire: what we do
We let HMO rooms in Northamptonshire for owners who manage their own houses, from a single room to every room as it falls vacant. Each advert shows the asking rent, and each applicant is referenced and checked in the same way before any paperwork is signed.
Room lets in Northamptonshire follow the same national rules as anywhere in England: assured periodic tenancies, no bidding, no blanket bans and limits on rent in advance. Where the house needs an HMO licence, we check the licence conditions on occupancy before letting each room.
- Option to move to full management later
- Room adverts with photos and the asking rent shown
- Enquiries handled and viewings carried out
- Referencing and Right to Rent checks where required
- Photo inventory and alarm check on move-in day