Managing an HMO shouldn’t feel overwhelming
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Managing an HMO is a full-time job — even when you already have one.
Licences, Article 4 rules, compliance checks, tenants, maintenance, cleaning, room turnover, council requirements… it’s a lot to stay on top of, and shared houses don’t give you much room for error.
That’s where Smart Property comes in.
We’re an Oxford-based HMO management company managing shared houses across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire.
We handle everything an HMO needs to run smoothly compliance, tenants, maintenance, cleaning, and day-to-day management.
Professional HMO Management for Modern Co-Living
HMOs require a different level of management to single-let properties.
With multiple occupants, higher turnover, stricter regulation, and ongoing council oversight, co-living properties need hands-on, structured management, not reactive letting.
At Smart Property, we manage HMOs day in, day out and stay fully up to date with current UK HMO regulations, including Article 4 and local authority licensing requirements.
Our focus is on compliance, occupancy control, tenant management, maintenance, cleaning, and room turnover — keeping HMOs running smoothly and profitably.
Why Choose Smart Property Oxford
- ✅ Local Oxford HMO experts
- ✅ Full management from day one
- ✅ Maximise your rental yield
- ✅ Reduce tenant turnover and stress
- ✅ Transparent fees and professional reporting
Whether you own a small shared house or a multi-let investment portfolio, we make HMO ownership simple and rewarding.
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From Student Lets to Professional Co-Living
Many landlords come to us frustrated with the same issues:
- Party-focused households
- High turnover
- Poor care of the property
- Complaints from neighbours
- Constant repairs and damage
- A home that feels chaotic rather than managed
While student HMOs can work, they often bring intensity, wear, and instability that doesn’t suit every landlord or every property.
At Smart Property, we help landlords reposition their HMOs away from the traditional student model and towards professional co-living.
What Professional Co-Living Looks Like
Professional co-living is calmer, more structured, and easier to manage.
It typically means:
- Working professionals rather than large student groups
- More consistent routines and expectations
- Greater respect for shared spaces
- Longer average tenancies
- Fewer complaints and neighbour issues
- Better long-term condition of the property
The result is a property that feels purposeful and well-run, not reactive.