Naturally, higher potential rewards are associated with higher risk. A traditional buy to let will have a higher turnover, but you're also more likely than a traditional buy to let to have tenants that leave. Each additional tenant is an unknown variable (e.g. What will their rent be? Do they cause any damage? Are they likely to cause problems? Also, you will need a specialist mortgage.
HMO properties have higher yields, but are more complicated to set up. HMO licenses are required depending on the nature of HMO properties.
HMOs often come furnished. This is another cost to be aware of. Traditional buy to rent properties are usually unfurnished.
It can be hard to find the right HMO mortgage for you. Every lender has their own requirements. Our team of experienced property finance advisors will be happy to assist you with finding the best HMO mortgage for your needs.
It is crucial to do the numbers crunching in order to make an HMO profitable. Our HMO mortgage experts can help you maximize your rental income through a thorough analysis of your proposal. A great deal is key to making your HMO more profitable. Many lenders offer preferential rates through mortgage brokers.
Complex property types are more risky than others. Lenders that don't want to lend to them will not be willing to do so. Those who do will have to meet their individual criteria.
Only a few UK specialists are available to lend on large HMOs and understand the potential for high yields given the higher risk of multiple tenants. They have their own definitions and criteria for HMOs and the types of properties they will lend against. This is why a broker is needed to help you put together your application and match you with the right broker. CMB is an experienced broker that can package your application to match the lender's terms. This significantly speeds up the process.