Understanding HMOs and the current licensing system

With a focus on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), learn how to navigate the potential £30,000 penalties you could be liable for.

This course delves into The Housing Act 2004 and covers the different licensing models and mandatory licensing reforms which came into force on 1 October 2018. It has a practical application and provides an insight into the potential of this sector.

Topics

What is a HMO?
Three tests under the Housing Act 2004
What constitutes a household
HMO for planning purposes
General Permitted Development C3 and C4 use
Article 4 direction
Mandatory, selective and additional licensing
Minimum room sizes

Application process
Transition arrangements
License conditions
HMO management regulations
Fitness for Human Habitation Act
Active versus proactive management
Risk assessing and frequency of inspection
Local Authority powers, notices and fines

Virtual classroom vs face-to-face

Our popular virtual classroom offers a streamlined version of our face-to-face courses. You will benefit from a dedicated session with our expert trainer from the comfort of your home or office. To enable the course to run smoothly, we ask that you mute your microphone unless asking a question and keep your camera on.

With our face-to-face courses you’ll benefit from the full lesson plan plus an increased level of interaction and group work. This is your chance to participate in group discussions with our expert trainer and other delegates on the course.

Location: Propertymark Westminster, 4th Floor, 5-8 The Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3JS

Course dates

Start: 14 May 2024 - 9:30
End: 14 May 2024 - 15:30

Understanding HMOS and the Current Licensing System - Virtual Classroom

Member Cost: £150 (+VAT)
Non Member Cost: £205 (+VAT)

Spaces available

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Start: 23 Jul 2024 - 9:30
End: 23 Jul 2024 - 15:30

Understanding HMOS and the Current Licensing System - Virtual Classroom

Non Member Cost: £205 (+VAT)
Member Cost: £150 (+VAT)

Spaces available

Book now

Start: 11 Sep 2024 - 9:30
End: 11 Sep 2024 - 15:30

Understanding HMOS and the Current Licensing System - Virtual Classroom

Non Member Cost: £205 (+VAT)
Member Cost: £150 (+VAT)

Spaces available

Book now

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Meet Your Trainer

Aidan has been involved in the property sector for over 38 years. He is a Chartered Surveyor who built his own multi-disciplinary residential practice in sales and both professional and student lettings before selling it in 2017. He now brings his expertise and experience to other firms through his consultancy work and chaired the The Junior Estate Agent Apprenticeship working group and is an independent assessor for Propertymark Qualifications.

Aidan has been a member of NAEA Propertymark since 1989, serving on the Propertymark Board for five years and was elected to The College of Fellows in 2017.

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