An HMO in Penkridge has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 14 miles from Penkridge. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in South Staffordshire Council
| Rule | South Staffordshire 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 | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against South Staffordshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm South Staffordshire Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether South Staffordshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO void refurbishment service in Penkridge
We turn round empty HMO rooms in Penkridge between tenancies: inspection, repairs, redecoration, a deep clean and safety checks, finished with photos you can use to advertise the room. Each job is quoted per room or per job after we have seen it.
Because tenants can now give notice at any point in the year, voids in Penkridge are harder to predict. We agree standard finishes and a set checklist with landlords across Staffordshire, so a room can be put right without waiting on decisions.
- Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas
- Completion photos ready for advertising the room
- Gas safety and electrical report dates reviewed
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Move-out inspection with dated photos