Conversion of Detached House to Licensed 7-Bed HMO in Coventry
£395,000 · 10 months · 0.94% pm. An experienced HMO landlord purchased a large detached house in Coventry with the intention of converting it to a seven-bed licensed HMO.
The Client
Experienced HMO landlord
The Challenge
An experienced HMO landlord purchased a large detached house in Coventry with the intention of converting it to a seven-bed licensed HMO. Standard buy-to-let lenders would not advance on the property until it was converted, licensed, and fully tenanted.
Our Solution
Doulton provided a £395,000 refurbishment bridge covering acquisition and the full conversion works. The borrower's HMO licensing application was submitted in parallel with the works programme.
The Outcome
Conversion completed in six months. HMO licence granted. All seven rooms let within three weeks of works completing. HMO mortgage redeemed the bridge at month nine. Key highlights: HMO conversion fully funded from day one; Licence obtained during bridge term; All rooms let within 3 weeks of works completion.