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Tool · Property suitability

Would this property actually work as shared housing?

Twelve checks that separate a property that can support shared housing from one that only looks like it could. Your answers stay in your browser — nothing is submitted.

This is an educational checklist, not an assessment or approval. It does not confirm that a property is lawful for shared occupancy — only your local authority can do that. Nothing here is stored or sent.

Legal and permitted use

I have confirmed shared occupancy is a lawful use at this address.

Not that a nearby property does it — that this address is permitted to. Check with the local planning or permits office.

I know the occupancy limit that applies to this property.

Occupancy limits vary by jurisdiction and sometimes by bedroom count or square footage. An assumption here is how a lease gets terminated.

I have completed any registration, licensing or inspection that applies.

Requirement depends on the jurisdiction and the housing type. If none applies, that is a fine answer — so long as it was checked.

I have written house rules and selection criteria.

Written and applied consistently. Selection criteria must be non-discriminatory and related to tenancy, not to disability or record status.

Charged to the property

I have confirmed my insurance covers shared occupancy.

A standard homeowner or single-family landlord policy may not. Ask the insurer directly rather than assuming.

I know who pays each utility, and it is written down.

Shared homes fail over utility bills more often than over anything else. Decide and document before signing.

I have a realistic maintenance arrangement and cost.

More residents means more wear and more requests. Include a figure for it in your numbers.

Operating economics

I know the all-in monthly figure, including an allowance for vacancy.

A room empty for one month in twelve is roughly 8% of gross rent. Budget for it rather than hope.

I have evidence of actual demand at this price in this area.

Evidence means enquiries or agency conversations, not a national average. Our demand desk exists to help with this.

Access and safety

I have checked access into and around the property.

Steps, doorways, bathrooms, laundry. Describe what is actually there, not what is typical.

I have a clear evacuation route for every occupant.

Two exits or a documented plan, and a working smoke alarm on each level. This is basic and it is not optional.

I am willing to review accommodation requests individually.

Reviewed against this property and documented. We do not work with blanket exclusions based on disability or assistive devices.

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