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The Essential Guide to Applying for an HMO Licence in 2025
Listen to the full Podcast Episode: https://theessentialpropertypodcast.podbean.com/e/58/ If you’re a landlord managing a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) , securing a HMO licence is a legal requirement in most cases. The licensing process has become more detailed and regulated over the years, making it essential for landlords to stay compliant. In this blog, we’ll break down the HMO licence application process , covering costs, key requirements, inspections, and documen
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Feb 264 min read
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Podcast Ep. 42 - 6 Must Have Certificates for your HMO
**Podcast Transcript** Â 00:32 Hello, and welcome to another episode of the essential property podcast with your host me Amanda Woodward. And today we are takinga deep dive short episode on safety certificates for HMOs. Now, what's your thinking about this? It's hardly those riveting of subjects. Yes,I understand. But it is one of the most important subject. So today we're going to go through five he certificates that every HMO needs plusanother bonus certificate, I guess at
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May 28, 202410 min read
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Podcast Ep. 33 - HMO Council Tax By The Room - Will It Be Gone For Good?
***Podcast Episode Automated Transcript***Â Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Essential Property Podcast with your hosts Paul Samuda and Amanda Woodward. Andtoday we're going to be talking all things HMO council tax banding. So earlier this week, the government has gone into consultation to get views on banding council tax for HMOs. And the view that we should only have one council tax per property, apart from in veryexceptional circumstances, Paul, and I will shar
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May 19, 202417 min read
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