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Borough news and practical reading for landlords and property professionals — with clear links back to tools and services on hmokit.co.uk.
A practical look at day-to-day HMO management duties for landlords and property professionals — without inventing legal outcomes. Use borough tools for determinations.
Read article →Hackney Council has confirmed the start date for its major Selective Licensing expansion, affecting almost all privately rented homes in the borough.
Read article →Wandsworth Council has officially launched its second selective licensing designation covering East Putney, Northcote, and West Putney.
Read article →Islington Council’s selective licensing expansion, first announced in October 2025, is now moving into its final rollout phase across 7 high-impact wards.
Read article →All HMOs with 3 or 4 tenants in Brent now require a license under the new 2026 additional licensing scheme.
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