Shared housing

UK HMO terrace exterior with multiple doorbells

Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing

09/04/2026

HMO licence applications rise 40% as landlords pivot to shared housing

HMO licence applications have risen 40 percent since 2018, according to new research from specialist insurer Just Landlords, with councils now receiving more than 57,000…

Shared house availability in England has plunged, with Bradford and Leeds down over 50%. Experts warn HMO landlord exits could squeeze rental yields further.

Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing

22/09/2025

HMO landlord exits cut shared housing supply

House in multiple occupation (HMO) landlords are retreating from the market, slashing shared housing options for tenants across England. Fresh analysis from HMO management platform…

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