HMO management
Houses in multiple occupation earn more and demand more: more tenants, more turnover, more compliance. We run HMOs for landlords across Widnes, Runcorn and the wider Cheshire area, with the licensing side handled against the rules that actually apply here.
Licensing, locally
Halton Borough Council has never introduced selective or additional licensing, so in Widnes and Runcorn the only scheme is mandatory HMO licensing: it applies to properties housing five or more people from two or more households. Licences run for five years and must be renewed if the property changes ownership.
Since 24 September 2025, an Article 4 direction has covered parts of Halton. Converting a house to an HMO in those areas needs planning permission first, and the council will not issue an HMO licence until that consent is in place. Planning before licensing is now the order of operations.
Beyond Halton
What we run
Our Fully Managed service, built for shared houses.
HMO FAQ
No. Halton Borough Council has never introduced selective or additional licensing, so mandatory HMO licensing for properties housing five or more people from two or more households is the only scheme in Widnes and Runcorn.
In parts of Halton, yes. An Article 4 direction has covered parts of the borough since 24 September 2025, which means converting a house to an HMO there needs planning permission, and Halton will not issue an HMO licence until that consent is in place.
Five years, and it must be renewed if the property changes ownership.
Yes, in some Cheshire councils. Membership of the Cheshire Landlord Accreditation Scheme earns a 10% reduction in HMO licence fees at Cheshire West and Chester and at Warrington.
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