HMO Property Management in Glasgow
Licensing, fire safety compliance, and multi-let tenant management handled properly — for landlords who want their HMO investment looked after without the risk of a lapsed licence or a failed inspection. Boutique, Propertymark-accredited, based in Glasgow's West End.
Book a free HMO rental valuationWhy HMOs need a different kind of agent
An HMO isn't just a flat with more tenants. In Scotland it's a separately licensed property type, with its own physical standards, its own council relationship, and its own compliance calendar — and getting any part of it wrong can mean a suspended licence, a rent-stopped property, or a fine. Most agents treat HMOs as an afterthought. We don't.
Licensing that doesn't lapse on your watch
In Scotland, an HMO licence is required wherever 3 or more unrelated people share a property — a lower threshold than many landlords moving from elsewhere in the UK expect. It sits on top of standard landlord registration, is issued by the local council rather than nationally, and typically needs renewed every 3 years.
We track your renewal dates, prepare the application, liaise directly with the council's HMO team, and make sure the property is inspection-ready before anyone else sets foot in it. If you own HMOs across different council areas — Glasgow City, East Dunbartonshire, or elsewhere — we manage each one on its own local terms.
Standards that go beyond the Repairing Standard
HMO properties are held to a higher physical standard than a standard let: linked fire detection (not standalone alarms), fire doors, adequate escape routes, minimum room sizes per occupant, and enough kitchen and bathroom provision for the number of tenants.
We arrange fire risk assessments, work with trusted local trades who understand HMO-specific requirements, and keep your compliance documents — EICR, gas safety, EPC, legionella, fire risk assessment — all in one place and never allowed to quietly expire.
Managing multiple tenants, without multiplying your workload
More tenants means more moving parts — but it shouldn't mean more calls to you. Here's what we take off your plate on every HMO we manage:
- Individual referencing and right-to-rent checks for every applicant, not just the lead tenant
- Separate tenancy agreements and deposit registrations per tenant, tracked so nothing falls through the cracks at turnover
- Room-by-room re-letting, so one tenant leaving doesn't mean the whole property sits empty
- Day-to-day tenant relationship management — shared bills, house rules, minor disputes — handled before they reach you
- Routine inspections with photo reports, checking both the property and continued licence compliance
- HMO-aware insurance and, where relevant, liaison support for HMO-consented mortgage requirements
See everything, in real time
Most agents send a statement once a month and expect you to take the rest on trust. With an HMO — more tenants, more payments, more moving parts — that's not good enough. Every Lano landlord gets access to our landlord app: real-time statements, rent payments as they land, maintenance jobs and their status, inspection reports and compliance documents — all in your pocket, whether you're in Glasgow or abroad.
It's the level of transparency we'd want if it were our property. Because it used to be: Lano was founded by landlords who thought management could be done better.
Transparent fees, no surprises
The same transparent fee applies whether it's a single let or an HMO with five tenants — you'll know exactly what you pay before you sign, and your statements show exactly where every pound goes. Your rent is protected too — we hold Propertymark Client Money Protection, and full accreditation means we're independently audited and bound by a professional code of practice. Letting agent registration number: LARN2511003.
Local, accountable, quick to act
We're based at Technology House, 9 Newton Place — in the West End, minutes from the properties we manage. HMOs need faster response times than standard lets: a fire door left open, a fault in the linked alarm system, a tenant dispute — these can't wait for a call centre. With Lano, you deal with a named person who knows your property, its licence conditions, and its tenants. That's why our landlords stay, and why most of our new business comes from referrals and our Google reviews.
HMO property management questions, answered
Do I need an HMO licence for my Glasgow property?
Generally, if 3 or more unrelated people will be living in the property, you need an HMO licence from the local council — even if you already have standard landlord registration. This is a lower threshold than in parts of England and Wales, so it catches many shared-flat setups landlords don't expect.
How long does an HMO licence application take?
Timescales vary by council and depend on how quickly the property meets required standards, but it's rarely instant — we start the process early and manage the back-and-forth with the council's HMO team on your behalf.
What happens if my property doesn't meet HMO fire safety standards?
The council can refuse or suspend a licence until works are carried out. We assess this upfront, before an application is submitted, and coordinate trusted local trades to bring the property up to standard first.
Can you manage HMOs across different council areas?
Yes. HMO licensing is administered locally, not nationally, so requirements and timelines differ between councils. We manage each property according to its own local authority's rules.
Does the 10% fee cover HMO-specific work?
Yes — licensing liaison, per-tenant referencing and deposit registration, and room-by-room re-letting are all part of full management. There are no separate add-on fees for HMO complexity.
Get your HMO managed properly
Whether you're licensing a new HMO or handing over one that's already let, we'll tell you honestly where it stands before you commit to anything.
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