Pre-Purchase Advice

How Many Rooms Could You Fit In Your HMO?
Talk To An Expert To Optimise Your Floor Plan And Maximise Cash Flow
We're Here To Answer Your Questions
Our expert HMO Architect team will take care of the full HMO development journey for you, from concept, planning & building control, to construction.
HMO Architect offers many services such as HMO design appraisal, concept drawings and interior design to the highest quality to suit your needs, your ideas, and solve problems.
Property investment is fairly complicated and requires great understanding, professional expertise and a detailed execution plan.
Several steps are involved in buying property and ensuring it fits your investment strategy.
If a property doesn’t suit your investment goals, you need to know as early as possible so you can avoid costly mistakes
- Should I do an HMO or Flat Conversion?
- What should I know about the property before bidding at an auction?
- Can I fit the desired number of occupants to maximise cash flow?
- Can I/should I do a Dormer/Loft conversion?
- Should I buy that property?
- How do I find a reliable builder?
- What should I know about Article 4 in your Local Area?
- Can I get Planning Permission for my HMO or Flat Conversion?
- Do I need Building Control sign off for my construction work?
- How do I structure the deal keeping my exit strategy in mind?
The Solution?- Get Pre-Purchase Advice

Pre-Purchase Advice- How It Works
Step 1:
Visit our website and fill out the ‘Submit Your Project’ form with details of the project you’d like to discuss. You can also book the call online using our booking system.
Step 2:
Have a 1-hour consultation call with our founders, Lead Architect Giovanni Patania and Ryan Windsor to discuss general specific property advice to answer questions like:
- How many bedrooms can I fit into this property?
- How to optimise the floor plan to fit more bedrooms – while staying compliant and maintaining tenant comfort?
- Can I do a loft or dormer conversion and fit in another bedroom?
- Should I put all ensuite bedrooms or some shared?
- Can I achieve my exit strategy with ease?
Step 3:
We send you an actionable summary from the call with a follow-up email. With this valuable information, you’re now in a strong position to proceed with a clear understanding of whether this is the right property for you.
Pre-Purchase Advice Call - Top Questions
What Is A Pre-Purchase Advice Call?
Why Do I Need A Pre-Purchase Advice Call?
What’s Covered In Pre-Purchase Advice Call?
Feasibility / Viability
- Should I convert the property into an HMO or Flats?
- Do my numbers stack up?
- Is there a demand for HMO tenants in my local area?
- I’m looking to bid for a property in an auction, what should I know beforehand?
Layout
- How many bedrooms can I fit into this property?
- How to optimise the floor plan to fit more bedrooms – while staying compliant and maintaining tenant comfort?
Planning
- Can I get planning permission for a change of use?
- What’s the % planning success rate in this area?
- Do my rooms meet the minimum standards of regulation?
Building Regulations
- Do I need Building Control Sign Off for my construction work?
- How do I do Building Regulation Drawings or Application?
- Is my HMO fire compliant?

HMO Licencing
- Do I need a Licence For my HMO?
- What is the process for getting an HMO Licence?
- Does the property I’m looking to buy have an HMO Licence?
Building / Construction / Quality Control
- How do I select a builder?
- What questions do I ask my builder?
- How can I make sure the construction work gets completed on time?
- How to ensure the quality of the construction work is good?
- Has my builder carried out the work as per my plans?
- I haven’t heard from my builder in 3 months, what do I do?
Is This A Paid Call?
How Much Does A Pre-Purchase Advice Call Cost?
Is The PRE-PURCHASE ADVICE CALL Right For Me?
How Long Does A Pre-Purchase Advice Call Last?
When Should I Have A Pre-Purchase Advice Call?
What Do I Need To Have A Pre-Purchase Advice Call?
- What’s your investment strategy?
- Area of investment?
- Details of the property (Rightmove/Zoopla link)
- Your goals with this property?
How Do I Book A Pre-Purchase Advice Call?
- Please share your project details via our easy online form.
- We’ll get in touch to arrange a time to speak that works best for you.
Would You Like to optimise the property floor plan to maximise cash flow?
Book A Pre-Purchase Advice Call Today or Give Us A Call at (+44) 01223 776 997.
Why Clients Trust HMO Architect
Advisor
We are your Architect & Advisor. With over 15 years of experience investing in HMO’s and Buy-to-Let’s ourselves, we’ve made mistakes and learnt from them. Now we want to advise you so you can avoid costly mistakes.
Creative
With over 750+ consultations and 150+ HMO projects completed, we have a lot of experience with different HMO projects across the country. We help you creatively optimise space to meet your investment goals.
Communication
We are your eyes and ears in interactions with the Council, Builders and External Consultants. We report to to you all the time, every time so you can have complete peace of mind knowing your project is in good hands.
Speed
We understand how important time is to you. Whether securing a deal, getting planning permission, or designing the layout, time is money and we try our best to complete your project on time and budget to the highest quality.
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