HMOs: Article 4 or Not Article 4?

Expat Property Story

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Should you look in or outside Article 4 areas for your HMO?

This episode featuring Nick Smith of Saltbox Living will help you decide.

The answer depends on your circumstances.

Are you investing for the long term or are you momnetum investing where you’re trying to replace an income quickly?

Nick has the knowledge, experience, wisdom to answer this question. His property story started many years ago after he bought seven buy to lets alongside his full time job working in the printing business in his native Yorkshire.

He also has nerves of steel. He once and immediately took on £5 million of debt to turn around a failing printing business.

Another Must Listen episode.
We discuss:
- Limitations on Property Conversion in Article 4 Areas

- Momentum Investors vs. Strategic Investors

- Assessing Long-Term Goals vs. Quick Income Replacement

- Targeting Properties on the Edge of Article 4 Areas

- Thorough Due Diligence for Compliance in Article 4 Areas

- High-End vs. Social Housing HMOs

- Caution for Mid-Tier HMOs

- Identifying Tired Landlords for Investment Opportunities

- Understanding Potential Depreciation of HMOs

- Focusing on Building and Room Sizes for Long-Term Success

- Allocating Income to Upkeep and Maintenance

- Overvalued HMOs by Agencies

- Functionality Importance for HMO Tenants

- Surge of Poorly Constructed HMOs Pre-Implementation of Article 4

- Ready-Made HMOs vs. Value Addition

- Limitations of Ready-Made HMOs in Article 4 Areas

- Understanding Reasons Behind Property Sale in Article 4 Areas

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