Houses in multiple occupation make strong returns when they are run properly, and they punish landlords who cut corners. Livdin Property specialises in HMO management across Leeds, Huddersfield, Barnsley and the surrounding towns, from licensing and fire safety through to room-by-room lettings.
If you own a shared house, or you are thinking about converting one, we will keep it full, compliant and profitable.
What our HMO management service includes
Room marketing, viewings and tenant referencing
Licensing applications and renewals with the local council
Fire safety, gas, electrical and HMO standards compliance
Rent collection per room with monthly statements
Cleaning, maintenance and utilities coordination
Regular inspections of communal areas and rooms
Tenant management, disputes and turnover between rooms
Our fees
HMO management starts from 12% plus VAT of monthly rent, reflecting the additional compliance and tenant
turnover work shared houses involve. Full details are on our fees page, or get an
instant figure from the fee calculator.
Taking over a struggling HMO
Rooms sitting empty, compliance drifting, an agent who has gone quiet, or a shared house you have
inherited or bought as a problem: taking over and fixing HMOs is one of the most common jobs we take
on. There is a dedicated page on how our HMO rescue service works, from the
compliance audit to remarketing the rooms.
Why HMO landlords choose Livdin
We manage HMOs day in, day out. We know the licensing schemes run by Kirklees, Leeds and Barnsley
councils, we understand Article 4 directions that restrict new HMO conversions, and we keep rooms filled
so your gross yield actually arrives. You get one named contact and a 24/7 owner portal. For the local
detail, see HMO management in Huddersfield and
HMO management in Leeds.
Frequently asked questions
Does my property need an HMO licence?
In England, a property let to five or more people from two or more households needs a mandatory licence. Some councils also run additional licensing schemes covering smaller HMOs. We will check the rules for your specific property and handle the application.
What is an Article 4 direction?
It removes permitted development rights, so converting a family home to an HMO needs planning permission in affected areas. Parts of Leeds and other Yorkshire towns are covered. We can advise before you buy.
How do you keep rooms occupied?
We market rooms individually, hold viewings quickly, and keep a waiting list for popular houses. Pricing each room correctly matters more in HMOs than anywhere else.
Can you take over a poorly run HMO?
Yes. We audit compliance, fix what is missing, re-reference tenants where needed and bring the property up to standard. This is one of the most common jobs we take on.
Talk to us about your HMO
Licensed, unlicensed or not sure: tell us about the house and we will come back with room rates, licensing requirements and what it would cost to run properly. We also manage single lets across Huddersfield, Leeds, Harrogate and Barnsley.
Prefer the phone? Call
01484 981717,
Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.30. Or get an instant
rent estimate first.
Request your HMO review
Tell us about the property and we will come back within one working day with a realistic rental range and whether we can help.
Done. Your review is booked in.
One of the team will come back within one working day with your rental range and next steps.
Sooner if you said as soon as possible.
