Landlord guide for Leicester
Leicester has a large family rental sector alongside a student market close to the two universities.
Licensing and local rules
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger shared houses.
- Selective licensing has applied to designated wards.
- Minimum room sizes are enforced for licensed HMOs, so measure before you let.
What the local market looks like
- Family lets dominate outside the student corridors and tend to be long term.
- Affordable entry prices keep gross yields competitive.
- Rooms in shared houses need careful room size and amenity checks.
Your council
Licensing designations change, so always confirm the position for the exact address with the local authority before you let.