Bristol Student Property Blog

Inheriting a property or being responsible for a second home can come with the question of whether it should be sold and the cash banked or whether to use it as an investment opportunity and let it out to students as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

When letting a new in multiple occupation (HMO) property, deciding the rate to charge students is one of the most important aspects of being a landlord.

Charge too high, and you risk putting potential students off and missing the critical chance to ensure your property is occupied for the new term.

Technology is integrated into almost every aspect of our lives, so why should finding a student property be any different?

Void periods are without doubt one of the key factors affecting the profitability of HMO (house in multiple occupation) buy-to-let properties.

Of course, no landlord wants to have periods where there are no students in their property as it means missing out on rental income, however rushing to find new tenants without the proper screening procedures often means shorter tenancies and more disputes which is counterproductive in the long term.

Luckily, there are some simple things you can do to minimise and even avoid these frustrating tenancy voids.

Many people explore the student buy-to-let market for a range of reasons, the most common being to make profitable revenue.

While investing in HMOs is a popular way to generate a passive source of income and enable financial freedom, with the many rules and regulations involved, it can be daunting too.

In our guide for first time student landlords, we break down the key considerations for anyone thinking of renting out a property for the first time.

So, whether you’re looking to let out your first student property, or have aspirations of building a HMO portfolio, the following tips and advice can help you manage your property successfully.

Investing in a HMO has long been an attractive option for many landlords, but with the large costs and strict legislation involved, many are questioning whether or not it's still a lucrative investment in 2022. Find out our thoughts.