Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

This course has been written in collaboration between Peter Foulds (Chief Surveyor at Allied Surveyors) and Carrie Kus (Director of Training at Property Training Solutions and former Non-Executive Director with the Residential Landlords Association).

Content:

• Overview of the definition of HMO

• The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and what a category 1 hazard looks like

• The ‘vulnerable’ tenant group and how Local Authorities assess hazards

• The likely impact of the Fitness Act

• Overcrowding and space standards and how this applies to HMO

• Fire safety in HMO

• Cohesive and non-cohesive groups

• Council tax definition of a ‘dwelling’

• Scenario based valuation exercises and the key points to consider when approaching the valuation

Objectives:
Valuers will understand the additional legislation placing obligations on HMO landlords in relation to property standards, health and safety, fire safety and room sizes and how this impacts on the capital and rental value.

Suitable For:
It is designed for property surveyors undertaking valuation surveys of HMO property or those who wish to undertake such surveys. The E-classroom course is interactive with workshop style exercises.

5 CPD points for £150 (inclusive of VAT)