Renting affordable accommodation is still very popular as young buyers cannot afford to buy a house. For information on the strength of tenant demand, visit local listing sites such as Zoopla, Gumtree ...)and Rightmove.
The HMO will generally yield a greater return on investment than letting out a home to a tenant. You can charge by the room and so charge more. This will require a specialist loan.
For a great long-term return, it is important to get the best finance deal. Reach out to our HMO Mortgage finance specialists.
Once you have some experience in renting property, you might be able to transition to HMO letting. It is possible to either convert an existing property or purchase a new one. However, you will need a specialist HMO loan. If you already own a property with an ordinary buy-to - let mortgage, your lender will want to talk to you about remortgaging it to an HMO.
HMO mortgage rates are generally higher than those for standard buy-to-let mortgage products. HMO mortgage rates are higher because there is less competition in the market for HMO mortgages. HMO lenders will be more willing to lend money, but they will charge higher rates and fees. However, an HMO's income should be sufficient to pay for a mortgage, maintenance, and utility bills.
Many HMOs can be furnished fully. This adds an additional cost. Traditional buy-to-let properties are often rented unfurnished.
HMO Valuations: Lender methods for valuations can vary slightly. Lenders may use traditional surveyor inspection, as well as comparing the property to similar properties within the same area. If there are no other HMOs in your area, the valuation will be done based on the sale price as if it were one household. This method does not account for the additional income HMOs can attract from multiple rental incomes. It limits the amount that you can borrow.