Turnkey HMO projects in Longbridge

For HMO investors in Longbridge, our turnkey HMO service tests a house against Birmingham City Council's rules, the likely room count and the build cost.

Every house we take on in Longbridge starts with a check of Birmingham City Council's current HMO rules for the address.

Licence and certificates reviewed first

Covering Longbridge and nearby West Midlands towns

One point of contact

Book a survey in Longbridge

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

HMOs in Longbridge are licensed and regulated by Birmingham City 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.

You get one point of contact, written terms agreed for each property and regular updates on rent, repairs and compliance.

HMO rules in Birmingham City Council

Rule	Birmingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area 25 of the city's 69 wards, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, in force since 8 June 2020

Checked October 2026 against Birmingham City Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Birmingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Longbridge into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check this before an offer is made, not after. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Birmingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 4 June 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

Our turnkey HMO service in Longbridge

Our turnkey HMO projects in Longbridge 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 Longbridge 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
Licence application, furnishing and first room lets
Design, planning and building control applications
Feasibility appraisal before you commit to buy
Conversion works to a fixed written quote

Turnkey HMO projects near Longbridge

Northfield 1.3 miles
Kings Norton 2 miles
Stirchley 3 miles
Bournville 3 miles
Selly Oak 3.3 miles
Bournbrook 3.3 miles

Questions about turnkey HMO in Longbridge

How do Article 4 directions affect HMO investment in Longbridge?

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.

Can you find HMO properties for me in Longbridge?

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.

What rents do HMO rooms achieve in Longbridge?

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

Do you charge for an HMO appraisal in Longbridge?

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