HMO Performance & Cost Review
Most HMOs don't fail because of one big mistake — they underperform because of small ones compounding over time
A 60–90 minute, numbers-led review to identify profit leaks, pricing mistakes and unnecessary spend in your HMO.
This review isn't right for every HMO. The eligibility check helps confirm fit before booking.
Most HMOs Don't Fail — They Quietly Underperform
In shared housing, small pricing, selection or management decisions compound faster - especially as tenant turnover increases. Most HMOs don't underperform because of one big mistake. They underperform because of lots of small decisions that feel reasonable in isolation — but compound over time.
None of this feels urgent day to day. But across a year, it quietly erodes profitability. The challenge for HMO landlords isn't effort — it's knowing what actually matters most right now.
The eligibility check takes 2-3 minutes and helps us focus the review on what matters most
What The Review Covers
Every HMO is different. We focus on understanding where your time, money or energy is currently being lost. The review is then shaped around those priorities.
Room Marketing & Letting Speed
If filling rooms quickly and consistently is a challenge, we'll take a deep dive into your adverts and tenant selection process.
- ✓ A practical look at one of your room adverts, with clear improvements you can make
- ✓ Simple changes that increase the number of enquiries a room receives
Tenant Selection & Risk Reduction
With the changes in the Renters Reform Act, tenant selection becomes even more important.
- ✓ Common mistakes landlords make when choosing tenants under pressure
- ✓ Practical ways to assess suitability for shared living
Gas, Electric & Energy Cost Review
Energy costs are one of the biggest ongoing drains on profitability - and small changes often make a bigger difference than expected.
- ✓ Typical per-room energy cost ranges for South London HMOs
- ✓ Practical energy-saving measures that reduce bills
Who the HMO Performance & Cost Review Is For
This review is designed for HMO landlords who want to make better commercial decisions — not just stay busy.
It's a good fit if you:
The eligibility check takes 2–3 minutes and helps us focus the review on what matters most
Pricing
The HMO Performance & Cost Review costs £195.
We charge a fee to ensure the session is focused, practical and worthwhile - and to make sure we're working with landlords who are serious about improving performance.
Start Eligibility CheckOur Guarantee
If you don't leave the session with at least three clear, practical actions to improve your HMO's profitability, we'll refund the fee in full.
- ✓ No upsell
- ✓ No obligation
- ✓ Just a clear, useful review
Why Urban Share
Urban Share was named Best HMO Agent in the UK in 2025, recognising our specialist work managing HMOs in a fast-moving and highly regulated market.
The business is led by owners who began investing in HMOs in 2008, giving us a practical, investor-led understanding of what drives cash flow, profitability and long-term stability.
This review isn't right for every HMO. The eligibility check helps confirm fit before booking.