HMO management in Crewe & Cheshire - run by investors who own HMOs too
HMOs are not "single lets with more bedrooms." They need block viewings that work, housemates who fit, and compliance that does not live in someone's head. NUVO Lettings manages HMOs across Crewe and Cheshire for portfolio landlords who treat shared houses like a business - because we still run our own.
Why Cheshire HMOs need specialist management
Licensing rules, fire precautions, room standards and amenity requirements are local and specific. What works for a three-bed single let in Nantwich will not automatically work for a five- or six-bed HMO in Crewe. Generalist agents who dabble in HMOs often under-price the operational load - then cut corners on viewings, voids or compliance tracking.
This page is educational, not legal advice. Every property and council area has its own requirements. On a discovery call we talk through your addresses, licence status and what properly managed means for your houses - not a generic UK checklist.
If you hold HMOs in Cheshire East (or nearby Staffordshire / Merseyside / Greater Manchester), you need a manager who already thinks in rooms, housemates and block turnarounds.
How NUVO runs HMOs
We are HMO specialists, not generalists. Steph James has been an HMO specialist and investor since 2013.
Block viewings
We run block viewings (up to 12 viewings in a 2-hour slot, as on our Landlords page) to find the right housemate match first time. Shared houses fail when the wrong person is rushed in to fill the void.
Housemate match first
A large part of tenant assessment happens before paperwork: do they wipe their feet, apologise if late, apply the same day? The viewing tells us as much as the reference - and the reference still matters.
Referencing
Handled carefully and quickly, without skipping judgement from years of shared-house experience.
Compliance tracking
Systems track compliance deadlines and payments; a real person reviews every action. Landlords see status in a dashboard without chasing.
Maintenance
Coordination included; 0% markup on maintenance.
We built these systems on our own multi-lets first. NUVO launched in 2021 as the agency we wished had existed when we were self-managing.
Fees snapshot - HMO
- HMO management: 12% including VAT
- Buy-to-let / single-let (for mixed portfolios): 10% including VAT
- Portfolio investors: bespoke pricing from as low as 8% including VAT
Compared with typical high-street HMO fees of 15%+ plus extras many agents still charge.
NUVO's published figures across our managed portfolio. Not guaranteed for every property.
Local relevance
Crewe and Cheshire towns (Nantwich, Kidsgrove, Northwich, Macclesfield and surrounds) are a core focus. Many investors also hold Crewe + Stoke, Cheshire + Manchester rooms, or a Liverpool HMO alongside Cheshire singles. One manager, one fee model, one dashboard - instead of three high-street relationships.
Who this is for
- Landlords with HMOs in Crewe, Nantwich, Kidsgrove or wider Cheshire
- Investors converting singles into HMOs
- Portfolio landlords frustrated with generalist agents
- Owners with mixed Cheshire + Stoke / Liverpool / Manchester HMO stock
We are selective by design. Quality over volume.
Frequently asked questions
Do you manage HMOs in Crewe and Nantwich?+
Yes. Crewe and Cheshire are a core focus. We also cover surrounds and manage HMOs in Stoke, Liverpool and Manchester.
What's included in HMO management?+
Letting (including block viewings), tenant selection and referencing, rent collection, compliance handling, maintenance coordination, renewals, and landlord dashboard visibility - with the £0 extras listed above.
How do you handle licensing and safety checks?+
Compliance is part of management and deadlines show in the landlord dashboard. Requirements vary by council and property - we discuss your houses on a call. This is not legal advice.
What's the HMO management fee?+
12% including VAT. Portfolio pricing can go as low as 8% including VAT. Full stack: letting agent fees comparison.
Can you manage a mixed Cheshire + Stoke portfolio?+
Yes. Ask on the call with locations and unit counts.
How do I start?+
Book a 15-min call, use the contact form, phone 01270 295532, or email info@nuvolettings.co.uk.
Let's talk about your HMOs.
15 minutes. Clear next steps.