Small HMOs could see changes to licensing
Original Article Summary
Woking Borough Council says it wants to hear from residents on plans to extend landlord licensing.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Woking Borough Council is consulting on extending HMO licensing requirements to properties with 3+ occupants (down from current 5+), with implementation planned for 2026 if approved.
Investor Relevance
HMO investors in Woking may face additional licensing costs and compliance requirements for smaller properties. This could increase operational costs but may also improve market standards and reduce competition from non-compliant operators.
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