Bristol HMO Information Centre

Welcome to our Bristol HMO Hub – your source of information about Houses of Multiple Occupation in Bristol.

If you have a HMO in Bristol or are thinking of investing in the area, we pride ourselves with helping you get the most from your investment. From ensuring the property is marketed well, to keeping on top of the management and maintenance, we’ve worked hard to ensure we are one of the experts within the market of Bristol lettings agents.
From our perspective, we choose to work with landlords who value the good condition of their properties and seek to offer tenants a comfortable, secure and happy home: whether it is student accommodation in Bristol or HMOs for professionals and we strive to upkeep the quality and standard of your HMO for you.

Our most popular areas of Bristol for HMOs

If you are already a HMO landlord, you may be familiar with the most popular areas for HMO property in Bristol. These are often student hubs serving UWE or the University of Bristol, and consist of Filton, Bishopston, Horfield, Southmead (for student nurses), Clifton and Redland.

As a HMO specialist for landlords in Bristol, we can help you in all of these areas as we cover all of Bristol.

Up and coming areas for Bristol HMOs

The property market rarely stands still, though. As Bristol expands, the student and professional HMO areas are growing and there are several areas we can see emerging as the up and coming areas.

Because our sister company, Missiato Design and Build, has great experience in producing stunning HMOs capable of generating significant yields, we can help you in these areas even if you do not have a property yet. You can visit their website below.

Bristol HMO compliance

One of the challenges you face as a HMO landlord is keeping up to date with the licensing and planning rules for your properties. They can be challenging, and knowing the current rules as well as what is in the pipeline is essential for staying compliant.
With our background operating in design and build, we have been offering HMO management for landlords in Bristol for many years. We will take on the full HMO compliance checklist for you.

HMO compliance checklist for Bristol

This means that for every stage of the HMO landlord’s journey we have the experience to guide you through the right path, keeping you compliant.

Missiato Estates - HMO agents for landlords in Bristol

If you want your HMO property managed and maintained to ensure your property and tenants are well looked after at all times, we are the HMO agency in Bristol for you.

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Our standard terms go above and beyond what is required for HMO compliance. They are designed to create an outstanding, convenient and practical service for you – safeguarding both your tenants and your property throughout each tenancy.
From 24/7 emergency response to monthly fire alarm checks, inspections every three months with full photographic reports and compliance with all letting and HMO requirements, we have got you covered.
Having worked in the Bristol property market for many years, I know the HMO scene inside-out. At Missiato Estates, we live and breathe customer service and take on a lot of property management in Bristol through word of mouth.

Jess Watt – Manager, Missiato Estates

HMO property management in Bristol FAQs

A HMO is a type of residential property that houses at least three tenants who are not part of the same household. Basic amenities are shared with private bedrooms kept separate. HMO stands for House in Multiple Occupation. They have strict regulations which we can help you comply with. (Please note – some of Bristol does still comply to the 5 or more tenant rule, but this is only for some post codes.)

Our full management package is 11% + VAT of the monthly rent. We offer multi-property discounts which we are happy to discuss. We also offer a range of one-off services, and you can see our full price list here.

Article 4 Direction is in force in a number of areas in Bristol. It restricts permitted development rights either by a type of development, or a specific area or site. If you have not already got your HMO in place and compliant, it may mean you need to seek planning permission to accomplish what would otherwise be achievable without planning permission.
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