How to get your HMO valuation right | HMO Commercial Valuation

I have seen too many people write on social media that their HMO was down valued or could not get a commercial valuation. For a property investor, this is an outcome you want to completely avoid.
How do HMO valuations work?
What type of valuation should you go for?
There are two types of valuations you can get for a property - Brick and Mortar Valuation, and Commercial Valuation. For your Buy to Let property, you will use a Brick and Mortar Valuation and you need to do your research so you avoid mistakes.
For an HMO property you need a Commercial Valuation to successfully invest and get a good return on investment as soon as possible. In this video, I’m giving real life example - a very high spec HMO which we recently finalised in Birmingham and which was valued at double its selling price when we bought it.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:32 - There are two methods used for property valuation in the UK - Brick and Mortar Valuation, and Commercial Valuation
02:25 - Why you want to avoid using a Brick and Mortar Valuation for your HMO property
04:22 - A Commercial Valuation is preferable for your HMO property to maximise return on investment
06:16 - Why so many people can a Commercial Valuation wrong for their HMO
09:54 - I'll give you a relevant example, from purchase to end value, of how we achieved a great Commercial Valuation for one of our HMOs
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  • @Zaks121
    @Zaks1212 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! Exactly what i needed to understand. Nobody else explains this in such a clear and concise manner. Real numbers . Thanks.

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome.

  • @wojciechmajchrzak2250
    @wojciechmajchrzak22509 ай бұрын

    Amazing explanation of what I was looking for! Thank you sir.

  • @freyjanorthlimited86
    @freyjanorthlimited86 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic thank you, I have just been given 5 HMOS to sell in Merseyside and needed this to understand the valuations.

  • @chitram7586
    @chitram7586 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful explanation. Best of all of that I have watched 👍👍👍

  • @kapil3288
    @kapil32882 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic educational information for no cost. Hats off to you.🙏

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kapil

  • @liszaf3976
    @liszaf3976 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks once again Saj, you explain things so well! I now understand that I need to get my Certificate of Lawfulness for my HMO, I'll let you know if I get it!

  • @sheilapalmer1423
    @sheilapalmer14232 жыл бұрын

    Saj Thank You so much for property education in all your excellent vlogs . So inspiring ! What a role- model you are!

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome Sheila

  • @jtlondon81
    @jtlondon818 ай бұрын

    Brilliant Saj!

  • @acg52_
    @acg52_10 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thane you Saj!

  • @kamgunner5920
    @kamgunner59202 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant insight to HMO refinancing! Never knew that.

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was useful Kam

  • @matimbakopolo2299
    @matimbakopolo2299 Жыл бұрын

    WOW MR HUSSAIN!! You totally explained that in the clearest manner. I don't like numbers, but you made that easy to understand. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

  • @romeotarantino
    @romeotarantino3 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks Saj 👍👍👍

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, If you are enjoying these videos, then please do share them with your friends.

  • @m.k370
    @m.k3703 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. Thank you Saj

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @dreamkiss
    @dreamkiss9 ай бұрын

    Great video very helpful for me

  • @AllBoxingPodcast
    @AllBoxingPodcast Жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video

  • @oliverbobby8100
    @oliverbobby8100 Жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍🏼

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @FlavioMartinez97
    @FlavioMartinez973 жыл бұрын

    Super informative...

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @queensberryrulez5306
    @queensberryrulez5306 Жыл бұрын

    Problems comes when a lot of lenders aren’t interested in valuing property using a different method. Comparable is the most reliable in terms of banks trying to get their money back should the worst happen.

  • @aadilahmed5904
    @aadilahmed59043 жыл бұрын

    Very useful thanks for this! Can you do a video on finding deals, direct to vendor and building a Funnel for opportunities please. Seem to be fine with calculations and going through the process just not finding enough stock or looking in the right areas.

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, coming soon. It is a tuff market right now with very little stock about.

  • @grimetip
    @grimetip Жыл бұрын

    Dear Saj, great video I wanted to ask, when it came to getting the refinancing process underway and the valuation to occur for the purposes of your mortgage to be applied, do you get to speak to the lending Banks chosen surveyor to inform them that you are looking for a commercial valuation and not a Bricks and Mortar one? Or do banks let you chose your own surveyor? Also when the yield of 7.8% was chosen for your are of Birmingham, is that yield percentage representative of the specific typical HMO yield for the area or general BTL yield for the area (as both would be considerably different I suspect) Kind regards, Mo

  • @RS46192
    @RS46192 Жыл бұрын

    I am currently about to do a 5 bed HMO. How do I solidify that commercial valuation if not a 7 bed

  • @Ensignsecurity
    @Ensignsecurity2 жыл бұрын

    What commercial lender did you used on this property? Do they have criteria of x years trading history and minimum beds? I’m thinking of using a regular BTL mortgage for 2 years and then apply for commercial when I have 2 years of proven history

  • @ashleyspencer3664
    @ashleyspencer36643 жыл бұрын

    Really great content across all your videos. Yield calculation is always the biggest unknown for me. Will these very by lender?

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Yes they will vary from lender to lender and surveyor to surveyor. Best way to minimise the uncertainty is to have a chat with the surveyor before they come out.

  • @mkyuen8349
    @mkyuen83493 жыл бұрын

    Hi Saj Very detail and comprehensive explanation. It really opened up my eyesight. You have mentioned the net yield is 7.8% in the area your HMO is. How do we figure out the net yield of HMO in any area for the calculation. Also you mentioned multiply the annual rent by 10 for crude calculation, is it also apply in other city? Lastly, if have time, can you talk about lawful development certificate esp for those ready made HMO in Article 4 area?

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best way to establish the net yield is to have a chat with the surveyor before they come out.

  • @KL-v-
    @KL-v-3 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always, thanks Saj. As a note on the side, if a property is converted (sui generics as an example), to a point where conversion back to a BTL is difficult and hence increases the chances of a commercial valuation, wouldn't that in the flip side, risk VOA/Council rebanding the HMO by room?

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    VOA risk will always be there. You just increase the room prices.

  • @dave3runmovement
    @dave3runmovement11 ай бұрын

    Hi Saj. I've been speaking with a few mortgage brokers recently and they seem to think that lenders are becoming tighter on commercial valuations at the moment and say to expect the valuation to be in line with a pure bricks and mortar valuation based on local comparables. Have you found that this is the case recently and if not and you're still getting commercial valuations through based on purely rental income?

  • @room4110
    @room41103 жыл бұрын

    Great videos! I have a question, would appreciate any help! I am looking at 2/3 bed houses to convert to larger HMOs and one thing I am struggling with is knowing what to look out for in terms of what indicates good potential to convert. I'm finding it rare to see floor plans that have multiple reception rooms for example, is it the sqft i'm meant to be looking at or is it something else? Any help appreciated!

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    I suggest getting familiar with the types of properties in your chosen location. Then look at what others have done to convert them to HMO's to get ideas of how you could do the same.

  • @PR-gc6hr
    @PR-gc6hr2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Saj, thanks you for you video's learned lots. Quick question, my mortgage broker tells me I need a bricks and mortar mortgage, Can you recommend where to got for a surveyor and mortgage broker.

  • @adilqureshi1696
    @adilqureshi16962 жыл бұрын

    Great video! How long did it take from buy to refurb to commercial reval? Thanks!!!

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our HMO's typically take about 9-12 months to get the cash back in the bank.

  • @AAA19999
    @AAA199992 жыл бұрын

    If you buy a 7 or larger bed HMO what is the likelihood you can get a commercial mortgage and then be able to pay the lower stamp duty land tax as compared to residential ?

  • @openplanrealestate7773
    @openplanrealestate7773Ай бұрын

    who's the surveyor? Such a high yield that was given on the valuation.

  • @lawrencecheung1628
    @lawrencecheung1628 Жыл бұрын

    How do house prices impact the hmo valuations for future purposes? It’s all well and good you can pull out the money for the fixed term of the initial valuation. But what if house prices crash significantly after your mortgage fixed rate ends (say in 5 years)? Is the property still valued on the rental income multiple regardless of brick and mortar house prices? If not, extracting so much equity out may be a huge risk. Conversely, if house prices shoot up ridiculously after your 5 year fixed rate ends, but rents remain the same/similar, this means the hmo valuation will remain at the valuation 5 years ago?

  • @12345678915828
    @123456789158283 жыл бұрын

    Hi saj great content as usual. The example at the end you said you got a 500k valuation wouldn’t you deduct the 20% of bad debt off the end valuation giving you a val of around 400k then take 75%ltv from that figure.

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not in this case. Lots of factors are considered for each valuation.

  • @jtlondon81
    @jtlondon818 ай бұрын

    Saj are you able to shadow a residential to hmo conversation amd take a fee for your time or percent of the net profit. I have a couple of projects to convert to hmo but need shadowing to ensure i don't get the key parts wrong Thanks J

  • @jackwainwright1637
    @jackwainwright16372 жыл бұрын

    Hi Saj, If some rooms within the HMO were empty void. would this reflect the valuation. For example if the property has recently been renovated and if only 3 out of 6 rooms were occupied at the time of valuation, would the value be based on the property at its full potential 100% let income or based on what it is achieving at the time the surveyor carry's out valuation. Thanks

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jack this will be down to the surveyor. Personally I would ensure full occupancy before starting the mortgage application.

  • @MiSandraa
    @MiSandraa3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Saj, I'm not quite sure commercial valuations will always work out better for HMOs than bricks and mortar valuation but correct me if I'm wrong. I'm currently in the middle of converting a 3 bed house into a 6 bed HMO and the estimated net rental income p/a will be £32,600. If I was to use the commercial valuation and times this figure by 10 that would give me £326k. But comparables in the area show that the property may be worth £345k after works.

  • @ashleyspencer3664

    @ashleyspencer3664

    3 жыл бұрын

    Usually in higher value areas you tend to get lower yields. This results in a higher price - your local multiplier might be 11 or 12.

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ashley is spot on!

  • @RebeccaBlack-io9jc
    @RebeccaBlack-io9jc10 ай бұрын

    how do you get the money in the first place to invest?

  • @armandocoletta4397
    @armandocoletta43972 жыл бұрын

    Hi Saj, I am just about to go through the process of having my 8 bed HMO with planning permission valued. Do you have a broker or lender that you prefer to work with?

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    2 жыл бұрын

    To access my contacts, use this link www.sajhussain.com/access-sajs-contacts/ We will then look at your needs and connect you with the person we think can best help you with your situation.

  • @mohmda4449
    @mohmda44493 жыл бұрын

    Im curious as to how the process of sourcing property for other people works. Sorry if I'm missing something obvious. For example if I find property for someone what's to stop that person simply going direct to seller?

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Salaam Mohammad, this video should clear things up for you. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYqersGLgbLZlpM.html

  • @mohmda4449

    @mohmda4449

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSajHussain thank you. This channel is excellent 👍

  • @knownsensesocialmedia7618
    @knownsensesocialmedia76183 жыл бұрын

    Saj you are the best guy. But some HMO landlords don’t want to look at the valuation x10 and the demand is high they want what they want don’t care about the valuations. What do you do in that case? Thanks

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    I assume you mean the seller wants an above market price. If that is the case than mistake 3 in this video will help you. kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6plrtevppuun84.html

  • @knownsensesocialmedia7618

    @knownsensesocialmedia7618

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the heart but like to know your point of view in that case?

  • @krisjenkins4167
    @krisjenkins41673 жыл бұрын

    Hi saj, I own a freehold block of flats. 4 units. I paid 255k for it. I have refurbished the flats. Cost 40k. Rent has gone from 1800 to 2400 pcm. I would like to re-finance next year, What would acheive the highest valuation: A commercial valuation based on the new rent OR splitting the titles? (There isnt many videos on youtube on title splits, maybe an idea for you) Thanks in advance

  • @TheSajHussain

    @TheSajHussain

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope to do a video on title splitting soon.

  • @krisjenkins4167

    @krisjenkins4167

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSajHussain thay would be great. Whats your opinion on my example, would it be worth it over a commercial valuation?

  • @RS46192
    @RS46192 Жыл бұрын

    I am currently about to do a 5 bed HMO. How do I solidify that commercial valuation if not a 7 bed

  • @RS46192
    @RS46192 Жыл бұрын

    I am currently about to do a 5 bed HMO. How do I solidify that commercial valuation if not a 7 bed

  • @RS46192
    @RS46192 Жыл бұрын

    I am currently about to do a 5 bed HMO. How do I solidify that commercial valuation if not a 7 bed