HMO Designers

HMO Designers operates as a nationwide team of industry professionals dedicated to guiding clients through the intricacies of the House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) process. The firm's team members possess direct experience living in HMOs, have designed hundreds of such properties, and actively invest in them. This collective experience has enabled the company to build substantial industry knowledge, which it leverages to assist clients in achieving their HMO property objectives. The primary goal of HMO Designers is to elevate the status of HMO properties through professional advice and thoughtful design, focusing on maximising client returns while enhancing the experience for end-users.

The company employs a structured five-step process for its HMO projects, beginning with HMO Feasibility. This initial stage involves the use of their proprietary "HMO Checker" software, which analyses any property across the UK to assess its potential. Following feasibility, the Design Stage focuses on optimising the property through efficient layouts and external alterations. The process then moves to the Planning Stage, where the firm manages the entire planning application, guiding clients through necessary approvals for changes of use and external modifications.

HMO Designers continues its comprehensive approach with the Technical Design stage, managing the entire technical design process to ensure full compliance with regulations. The final step is Construction, where the company works with clients and its network of accredited builders to manage the entire construction process, aiming for a successful handover. The firm's team of surveyors accurately measures properties and prepares existing drawings, conducting location-specific research to ensure proposals comply with local design guidance. 5% approval rate for HMO planning applications, taking the stress out of the planning process for its clients.

Beyond the core design and planning, HMO Designers provides comprehensive services that extend to building regulations, construction management, and interior design. The firm designs, manages, and coordinates the entire building regulation and technical stage process. It typically collaborates closely with a client's chosen contractor to manage and oversee the build, aiming to alleviate client stress. The company's interior design services involve collaborating with clients to select furnishings that align with the overall design concept and functionality, thereby creating attractive and comfortable living spaces.

The firm's expertise also encompasses the HMO licensing process, where it guides clients through applications, ensuring designs meet requirements and providing necessary documentation for smooth approvals. HMO Designers aims to design high-end HMOs that maximise layouts, rental income, and property value uplift across the UK. The company's finished projects typically achieve a gross yield of approximately 10%, with a goal to allow clients to recoup 100% of their initial cash investment upon the first refinance. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in architecture, interior/graphic design, and property investment, bringing diverse experience to each project.