If the property is in Castle Bromwich, the council that matters is Solihull Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
We cover B36 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same approach in Castle Bromwich as anywhere else in the West Midlands.
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.
Room lets and tenant find in Castle Bromwich: what we do
We let HMO rooms in Castle Bromwich 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 Castle Bromwich 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
- Written tenancy terms and deposit protection
- Room adverts with photos and the asking rent shown
- Photo inventory and alarm check on move-in day
- Enquiries handled and viewings carried out