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title: Former Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO)
description: Where the property has formerly been used as a HMO and is being purchased as a main residential property for owner occupancy, it will be considered suitable security on the basis that is purchased wit
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# Former Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Where the property has formerly been used as a HMO and is being purchased as a main residential property for owner occupancy, it will be considered suitable security on the basis that is purchased with vacant possession, it is no longer subject to licence and will be based on valuers' comments confirming it is suitable security.

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