HMO Management in Devon & Cornwall

At Atlantic Keys Ltd, we specialise in the management of HMOs, professional house shares and student accommodation across Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

Managing an HMO requires significantly more time, organisation and oversight than a traditional single-let property. With multiple tenants, individual room changes, increased maintenance demands and additional compliance responsibilities, having the right managing agent can make a major difference.

Our HMO management service is designed to take care of the day-to-day running of your property while keeping you informed and in control of the important decisions.

Specialist HMO Management

We understand that successful HMO management is about much more than collecting rent.

A well-run HMO needs:

Atlantic Keys provides a hands-on management service designed specifically around the additional demands of shared accommodation.

Our HMO Management Fee

12% + VAT

From 1 September 2026, our standard HMO management fee for new landlord instructions is 12% + VAT.

Due to the additional management and compliance involved, Atlantic Keys offers HMO properties on a Fully Managed basis only.

What's Included?

Our HMO management service can include:

Marketing & Tenant Find

Tenant Referencing

Tenancy Administration

Rent Management

Property Management

HMO Compliance Support

HMO properties come with additional legal and safety responsibilities.

Our management service can assist with coordinating and monitoring key compliance requirements including:

The landlord remains ultimately responsible for ensuring the property complies with all applicable legal requirements, but we help manage the process and keep important requirements on the radar.

Managing Vacant Rooms

One of the biggest challenges with an HMO is maintaining occupancy.

When a tenant gives notice, we can begin preparing to re-market the room and look for a suitable replacement.

Our aim is to reduce unnecessary void periods while maintaining appropriate tenant selection standards.

We can manage:

This allows each room to be managed individually without placing the administrative burden on the landlord.

Regular Property Oversight

Shared accommodation often requires closer monitoring than a standard residential property.

Regular inspections help identify problems early and give landlords a clearer understanding of how their property is being looked after.

Where appropriate, we monitor areas such as:

Following inspections, landlords can be provided with an update or inspection report highlighting any matters requiring attention.

Maintenance & Contractors

Atlantic Keys works with a network of trusted local contractors.

When maintenance is reported, we coordinate the issue, communicate with the tenant and arrange appropriate contractor attendance where authorised.

No Percentage Contractor Mark-Ups

We do not add a percentage commission to contractor invoices for maintenance, cleaning or compliance works that we arrange.

Where we obtain a contractor price, the cost is passed directly to the landlord.

We believe landlords should know exactly what they are paying for.

Professional & Student HMOs

We can manage a range of shared accommodation including:

Every HMO operates differently, so we assess each property individually and agree the most suitable management approach with the landlord.

Why Choose Atlantic Keys?

Our HMO service is built around proactive management rather than simply reacting when something goes wrong.

Landlords choose Atlantic Keys for:

Whether you own your first HMO or have an established portfolio, we aim to make the management process simpler and more efficient.

Already Using Another Managing Agent?

Changing agents does not need to be complicated.

If your HMO is already occupied and managed by another agent, Atlantic Keys can discuss the transfer process with you and help coordinate the handover.

This can include:

Speak to us before giving notice to your existing agent so we can help plan the transition.

HMO Management Pricing

12% + VAT

Our standard HMO management fee applies to new landlord instructions from 1 September 2026.

HMO properties are managed on a Fully Managed basis only.

Arrange a Free HMO Consultation

If you own an HMO in Plymouth or are considering converting a property into shared accommodation, speak to Atlantic Keys.

We can discuss:

Contact us today to arrange a free, no-obligation HMO consultation.

Atlantic Keys Ltd

Lettings • HMO • Property Management