12th November 2025 Thousands of HMOs still contain life-threatening hazards 2,334 HMOs in England contain a Category 1 hazard, representing 1.8% of total HMO stock.
11th November 2025 Case study: UTB completes £25m refinance for Rivers Birtwell... The facility is worth £25m and supports over 30 student and HMO properties.
16th October 2025 Zephyr expands mortgage options for larger HMOs and MUFBs Zephyr’s new two-year fixed rate mortgage is available at 3.14% for up to 12-room HMOs or MUFBs.
29th September 2025 Regional gaps widen in England’s HMO market England’s HMO stock increased by 2.3% in the past year, adding nearly 10,500 homes.
25th September 2025 Castle Trust launches light refurbishment drawdown product Maximum works cost for the new product is £500,000.
24th September 2025 Fleet Mortgages cuts rates on 75% LTV HMO and MUFB products The lender's five-year zero fee HMO/MUFB product rate has been reduced by 10bps to 5.54%.
23rd September 2025 Quarter of students guided by parents in accommodation decisions 83% of students in HMOs say shared living has taught them basic maintenance skills.
22nd September 2025 Why HMO availability is falling across England Between June and September 2025, the number of available house shares in England dropped by 15.2%.
11th September 2025 Compatibility tops list of priorities for housemates The top conflict trigger in shared homes is clashing personalities, cited by 24% of respondents, according to newly released data from COHO.
9th September 2025 Shared accommodation linked to improved mental health for students 48% of students in HMOs say shared living spaces help them feel emotionally connected.