Explore Fraser Bond’s expert insights into Portsmouth’s HMO market, with guidance on investment opportunities, compliance requirements, and strategies to maximise rental returns for landlords and property developers.
Portsmouth’s property market is vibrant, supported by its student population, naval and maritime industries, and growing professional workforce. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) offer landlords higher rental yields than traditional buy-to-let properties, making them a lucrative investment. Fraser Bond provides full support for HMO investors, including property acquisition, licensing, compliance, and property management services.
An HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) is a property rented to three or more tenants from separate households who share facilities such as kitchens or bathrooms. Portsmouth’s HMO market is particularly active near universities, transport hubs, and city centre commercial areas.
Key HMO hotspots include:
Student Accommodation: St. Thomas, Southsea, and Fratton
Professional Rentals: Hilsea, Copnor, and Paulsgrove
Regeneration Areas: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays developments
Compliance with Portsmouth City Council regulations is essential. Landlords must ensure properties meet mandatory licensing, fire and electrical safety standards, and provide adequate communal facilities. Fraser Bond guides landlords through all regulatory requirements to maintain fully compliant HMOs.
Portsmouth HMOs offer strong rental yields and long-term capital growth potential. Investors should focus on:
Student Housing: Areas near the University of Portsmouth maintain consistent demand.
Young Professionals: City centre and commuter-friendly HMOs attract professionals working in maritime, tech, and commercial sectors.
Urban Regeneration Zones: Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays provide opportunities for rental growth and capital appreciation.
Fraser Bond helps investors identify high-potential HMO properties, assess profitability, and select locations with strong tenant demand and regulatory compliance.
Operating HMOs in Portsmouth requires strict adherence to regulations. Key compliance points include:
Mandatory HMO licensing for properties housing five or more tenants
Fire safety inspections and electrical safety checks
Gas safety certificates and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
Adequate communal facilities and ongoing property maintenance
Fraser Bond provides comprehensive HMO compliance services, assisting landlords with licensing applications, inspections, and ongoing regulatory adherence.
To optimise profitability, Portsmouth landlords should consider:
Professional property management for tenant acquisition, retention, and rent collection
Regular maintenance, cleaning, and property upgrades
Strategic marketing to attract the right tenants
Efficient arrears management to maintain consistent cash flow
With Fraser Bond’s local market knowledge and property management expertise, landlords can achieve high occupancy rates and long-term returns on Portsmouth HMOs.
HMOs in Portsmouth offer landlords and investors reliable rental yields and consistent tenant demand. Success requires understanding the local market, complying with licensing and safety regulations, and employing professional property management strategies. Fraser Bond delivers end-to-end HMO support, helping investors operate efficiently and maximise returns in Portsmouth’s competitive property market.
