Turnkey HMO projects in Knowle

We offer turnkey HMO across Knowle and the West Midlands, joining up the appraisal, the build and the management under one team.

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

Build, compliance and lettings in one team

Covering Knowle and nearby West Midlands towns

One point of contact

Free survey in Knowle

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

HMOs in Knowle are licensed and regulated by Solihull Council. Before we manage, lease or appraise a house, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 15 miles from Knowle, which keeps inspections and property visits easy to arrange.

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.

Turnkey HMO projects in Knowle: what we do

Our turnkey HMO projects in Knowle run under one contract from purchase support to first tenants. Each starts with checks for the address, including the local council's licensing schemes, any Article 4 direction and its amenity standards, so the design reflects the rules that apply in the West Midlands.

Owners in Knowle keep control of the purchase and finance decisions throughout, with a written summary and a decision point at the end of each stage. Build costs are quoted after a survey, and council fees for planning, licensing and building control are paid separately.

One contract from purchase support to first tenants
Optional ongoing management after handover
Design, planning and building control applications
Feasibility appraisal before you commit to buy
Conversion works to a fixed written quote

Turnkey HMO projects near Knowle

Solihull 2.9 miles
Shirley 4.1 miles
Sheldon 5.4 miles
Hall Green 5.5 miles
Acocks Green 5.7 miles
Tile Hill 6.3 miles

Turnkey HMO projects in Knowle: common questions

Can you find HMO properties for me in Knowle?

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.

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.

Do you charge for an HMO appraisal in Knowle?

Talk to us about the property first. We'll explain what an appraisal involves for that house before you commit to anything.

Is Knowle a good place for an HMO?

It depends on the street, the house and Solihull Council's rules rather than the town alone. We appraise individual properties against planning, licensing and room-count tests before giving a view.