Running an HMO in Wednesbury means keeping Sandwell 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 4 miles from Wednesbury, which keeps inspections and property visits easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Sandwell Council
| Rule | Sandwell Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | In force Whole borough, 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029 |
| Selective licensing | None found |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Proposed Cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide direction on 14 October 2026; not confirmed as in force when checked |
Checked October 2026 against Sandwell Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Sandwell Council's cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide Article 4 direction on 14 October 2026. We could not confirm whether it has been made, so we check with the council before any change of use. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Sandwell Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 30 September 2029), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.
Turnkey HMO projects in Wednesbury: what we do
Our turnkey HMO projects in Wednesbury 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 Wednesbury 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
- Licence application, furnishing and first room lets
- Feasibility appraisal before you commit to buy
- Conversion works to a fixed written quote
- Optional ongoing management after handover
Turnkey HMO projects near Wednesbury
- Darlaston 1.1 miles
- Bilston 2.1 miles
- Tipton 2.4 miles
- West Bromwich 2.6 miles
- Walsall 2.9 miles
- Willenhall 3.4 miles