Landlord guide for Cambridge
Cambridge has exceptional demand from academic, research and technology tenants, with tight supply and high rents.
Licensing and local rules
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to shared houses with five or more occupiers.
- Additional licensing has covered smaller HMOs, so confirm the current scheme before letting rooms.
- Planning controls restrict new HMO conversions in parts of the city.
What the local market looks like
- Corporate and academic lets are common, so referencing and clear tenancy paperwork matter.
- Prices are high, so yields are usually lower than the national average despite strong rents.
- Demand from research and biotech employers extends into surrounding villages.
Your council
Licensing designations change, so always confirm the position for the exact address with the local authority before you let.