Stress-Free HMO Management for Our Landlords
HMO Management
The Georlan Advantage: Affordable, hands-off management across London, Hertfordshire, Essex, and Kent, allowing you to scale while we ensure high returns and 100% compliance.
Marketing & Vetting: We secure professional tenants via SpareRoom and OpenRent using rigorous credit, CCJ, and "Right to Rent" screening.
Legal & Admin: Full handling of tenancy agreements, deposit registrations, and detailed inventories to protect your asset.
Financial Oversight: Rent collection, proactive arrears management, and transparent monthly financial reporting.
Maintenance & Utilities: We coordinate regular inspections, emergency repairs, and professional cleaning, while managing utilities to minimise consumption.
Full Compliance: We schedule and manage all essential safety certificates like (GSC, EICR) and handle both Additional and Mandatory HMO Licensing applications.
Single-let Management
Hands-Off Stability: An affordable comprehensive solution for investors prioritising long-term asset protection and professional oversight.
Strategic Marketing: Premium listings on Rightmove, Zoopla, and PrimeLocation with rigorous tenant credit and employment screening.
Operational Excellence: Handling of all NRLA-compliant agreements, DPS deposit protection, inventories, and utility transfers.
Financial & Legal: Professional rent collection, monthly reporting, and full management of Section 8 or 21 notices if required.
Maintenance & Safety: Bi-annual inspections and coordination of all Gas, Electric, and EPC certifications to stay 100% compliant.
Selective Licensing: Expert management of council applications and renewals for properties within designated licensing zones.
What is an HMO and Why Invest in One?
Multiple Income Streams: A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is rented to three or more unrelated tenants, multiplying your revenue sources from a single asset.
Superior Yields: Typically delivers significantly higher gross yields—often 12–15%+—compared to standard single-let properties.
Reduced Void Risk: Unlike a single-let, one vacancy doesn't stop your entire cash flow; the remaining tenants continue to cover your costs.
High-Demand Strategy: Capitalises on the growing need for affordable, high-quality professional housing in key urban areas.
Strategic Shared Living: Tenants share essential facilities like kitchens and bathrooms, maximising the usable "rentable" square footage of the property.
What is Commercial-to-Residential Conversions?
What It Is: Transforming business premises (offices, warehouses, retail) into high-quality residential homes or apartments.
Lower Entry Costs: Acquire property at a lower price per square foot than residential assets for instant equity.
Fast-Track Planning: Leverage Permitted Development Rights (PDR) to bypass lengthy full planning applications.
Higher Unit Density: Maximize rental income by creating multiple flats or HMO rooms within a large commercial footprint.Significant Tax Savings: Benefit from a reduced 5% VAT rate on renovation costs (instead of the standard 20%).
Superior ROI: Target an ROI of 130%+ by converting undervalued business space into high-value residential exits.
Urban Regeneration: Solve housing shortages by repurposing vacant commercial buildings into modern living spaces.
