A shared house in West Bromwich has to work for the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We look at all three before we agree terms.
Terms for management, tenant-find or guaranteed rent are agreed in writing for each property before you instruct us.
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.
How we handle turnkey HMO work in West Bromwich
Our turnkey HMO projects in West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich 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
- Licence application, furnishing and first room lets
- Conversion works to a fixed written quote
Turnkey HMO projects near West Bromwich
- Oldbury 1.6 miles
- Smethwick 1.8 miles
- Handsworth 2.4 miles
- Wednesbury 2.6 miles
- Tipton 3.2 miles
- Great Barr 3.2 miles