The HMO Action Group is a community-driven initiative with three clear goals: to Advocate, Campaign, and Educate on behalf of those involved in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Whether you’re a tenant, landlord, or agent, we’re here to represent the views of those involved in HMOs.
*Originally known as the HMO Council Tax Reform Group, we have evolved into the HMO Action Group.
Our advocacy work is with central government, political influencers, the media and policymakers.
We run impactful campaigns that bring real change to the HMO sector.
We deliver education to empower and support HMO operators.
Wendy is an HMO landlord, campaigner, trainer and author. She became involved in the fight against Council Tax room re-banding in 2021 as a result of supporting one of her clients with an appeal which saw his 6 bed HMO initially re-banded room by room, and then after a successful challenge, returned into a single banding. She chaired the HMO Council Tax Reform Group until its evolution into the HMO Action Group.
Alan Murdie is a specialist in council tax, housing and debt law issues dating back to 1989, including many test cases in the lower and higher courts. He is director of Council Tax Legal Services and Nucleus Legal Advice in Earl's Court, London. He has been involved with the Council Tax since its inception in 1992, editing eight editions of the Council Tax Handbook since 1998 and co-author of The Enforcement of Local Taxation (2001) with Ian Wise QC.
Matt is a specialist in co-living developments within the HMO industry. He created a £5 million property portfolio in his first 4 years of investment, using the majority of investor finance. Matt’s wider vision is to have a positive impact on shared living communities across the globe to create lifelong peace of mind and well-being for both tenant and landlord.
He has experienced the re-banding of one of his own HMOs firsthand.
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