Turnkey HMO projects in Shirley

Considering turnkey HMO in Shirley? We check the Article 4 and licensing position first, then the rooms and the numbers.

Tell us about the house in Shirley and we'll start with a review of its licence, certificates and planning status.

Covering Shirley and nearby West Midlands towns

Checked against Solihull Council's HMO rules

Build, compliance and lettings in one team

Book a survey in Shirley

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

Running an HMO in Shirley means keeping Solihull Council's licence conditions, the management regulations and the tenancy rules in step. We keep those together in one compliance diary.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 11 miles from Shirley, 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 Shirley: what we do

Our turnkey HMO projects in Shirley 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 Shirley 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.

Design, planning and building control applications
Conversion works to a fixed written quote
Licence application, furnishing and first room lets
Feasibility appraisal before you commit to buy
Optional ongoing management after handover

Turnkey HMO projects near Shirley

Hall Green 1.5 miles
Solihull 1.6 miles
Acocks Green 2.4 miles
Kings Heath 3 miles
Sheldon 3.5 miles
Moseley 3.8 miles

Turnkey HMO projects in Shirley: common questions

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.

Do you charge for an HMO appraisal in Shirley?

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

How do Article 4 directions affect HMO investment in Shirley?

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.

What rents do HMO rooms achieve in Shirley?

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