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HMO Mortgages

HMO Cashflow Calculator

Calculate cashflow for your HMO investment.

Your figures

Enter monthly amounts.

Rental income

Total rent £3,250 a month

Mortgage and running costs

Allowance for empty rooms

Letting agent fees, if used

Bills you pay

Bills total £380 a month

Your results

Net monthly cashflow
£1,210
Net annual: £14,520

Income

Rent, 5 rooms at £650
£3,250

Monthly costs

Mortgage
£1,200
Running costs
£460
Bills
£380
Total costs
£2,040

Returns

Cashflow per room
£242
Costs as a share of rent
63%

Illustrative figures only, based on the numbers you enter. Not a mortgage offer.

How we calculate Cashflow

Methodology and data sources, updated March 2026

Formulas

Monthly Cashflow
Monthly Rent - (Mortgage Payment + Management Fee + Insurance + Maintenance)

Net monthly income after all expenses

Annual Cashflow
Monthly Cashflow × 12

Total annual cashflow before tax

Data sources

  • Yes:Current HMO mortgage rates from our lender panel
  • Yes:UK Finance property market data
  • Yes:Insurance cost benchmarks
  • Yes:HMO management fee structures

Key assumptions

Occupancy RateTypical HMO occupancy rate
95%
Management FeeStandard HMO management fee
10% of rent
Insurance CostAverage HMO insurance premium
£800/year