Landlord guide for Coventry
Coventry's rental market is driven by two universities and by commuters working across the West Midlands.
Licensing and local rules
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger shared houses.
- Additional licensing has applied in student heavy areas.
- Planning restrictions can apply to new HMO conversions, so check both regimes.
What the local market looks like
- Purpose built student accommodation has increased competition for older shared houses.
- Professional and family lets are steadier and less seasonal.
- Condition and energy performance increasingly decide how fast a property lets.
Your council
Licensing designations change, so always confirm the position for the exact address with the local authority before you let.