HMO Student Housing to be Hit by new Regulations
Britain’s student housing market, particularly in the cities, is currently thriving with property investors at home and overseas.
However, new regulations could leave a definite mark on this sector and potentially slow down its growth.
Demand for student properties is very high, particularly in major cities. As a result, family housing is being rapidly brought up and converted into houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) to be inhabited by students. This was done both in an effort to meet demand and in order to bring in the best returns, as investors generally reap more from student housing than standard buy-to-let properties …