Serviced accommodation · Sub-category

HMO rooms & professional house shares

A private room in a properly managed, licensed house share. All bills in, rolling monthly terms, communal areas cleaned by our own team, and working professionals only.

  • 1 monthMinimum term, then rolling
  • All inBills, Wi-Fi and council tax
  • LicensedWhere a licence is required
  • Pro onlyNo student lets, ever

House shares have a reputation. Ours are the reason it isn't deserved.

An HMO — a house in multiple occupation — is simply a property where unrelated people rent rooms and share the kitchen and living space. Done badly, it's five strangers, a broken boiler and a landlord who never answers the phone.

Done properly, it's the most sensible way to live somewhere for six months on your own. You get a private room with a lock on the door, one all-inclusive payment, cleaners who come round every fortnight, and nobody's name on a utility bill.

We reference every applicant, we let to working professionals only, and we don't mix professional and student houses. The result is quiet, settled homes where people tend to stay longer than they planned to — which is exactly what we're aiming for.

What makes ours different

Managed properly, not just let out

01

Everything in one payment

Rent, gas, electricity, water, council tax, full-fibre Wi-Fi and TV licence. One figure each month, no meter readings, no arguments about the heating.

02

Communal areas cleaned for you

Our own cleaning team does the kitchen, bathrooms, hallways and lounge on a fortnightly rota. The single biggest cause of house-share friction, removed.

03

Working professionals only

Every applicant is referenced and employment-checked. We don't run student houses and we don't mix the two, which keeps the houses quiet on a Tuesday night.

04

Licensed and compliant

Where a council licence is required we hold one, and we meet the fire safety, room size and amenity standards that come with it. Certificates available on request.

05

Rolling monthly terms

One month minimum, one month's notice. No twelve month lock-in, no early exit penalty if the contract ends sooner than expected.

06

Maintenance that happens

Report it and it gets fixed, usually within 24 hours. We keep our own maintenance contacts rather than waiting on a letting agent's supplier list.

In your monthly rent

  • A furnished private room — double bed, wardrobe, desk and chair
  • En-suite at selected rooms; otherwise a shared bathroom between few
  • All utilities, council tax, TV licence and full-fibre Wi-Fi
  • Fortnightly professional cleaning of all communal areas
  • Fully equipped shared kitchen and living room
  • Your own lockable room and a key to the front door
  • Maintenance, repairs and appliance servicing

What we ask of you

  • Proof of employment or income, plus a reference
  • Right to rent check, as the law requires
  • One month's rent as a deposit, protected in a government scheme
  • One month's notice when you decide to move on
  • Keep the communal areas decent between cleans
  • No smoking indoors, and no subletting

How it works

From enquiry to keys

  1. 01

    Tell us what you need

    Area, budget, when you want to move and roughly how long you expect to stay.

  2. 02

    See the room

    In person or on video if you're moving from out of the area. We'll show you the whole house, not just the room.

  3. 03

    References and paperwork

    Employment reference, right to rent check and a deposit protected in a government scheme.

  4. 04

    Move in

    Keys, Wi-Fi code and an introduction to whoever else is in the house.

Room or whole property?

Which one do you actually need?

Both sit under our serviced accommodation umbrella. The right answer usually comes down to how long you're staying and whether you're on your own.

Comparison of HMO rooms and whole serviced properties
 HMO roomWhole property
What you getA private room, often en-suite, in a shared houseAn entire self-contained apartment or house
Shared withOther working professionals — kitchen and lounge are communalNobody. The front door is yours
Minimum termOne month, rollingFrom one to seven nights depending on the property
CostSignificantly lower per monthHigher, but split across a group it often evens out
Best forSolo contractors and professionals staying months, not weeksFamilies, couples, teams, and anyone who wants privacy
BillsAll included in the weekly or monthly rentAll included in the nightly or weekly rate

Compare all our stay types

Current houses

Rooms we manage

Availability changes month to month. Get in touch and we'll tell you what's free now and what's coming up.

HMO Room

Professional Room — Salford

Salford

An en-suite double in a managed professional house share. Bills, Wi-Fi and communal cleaning are all in the weekly rate.

  • 1 private room
  • 1 bath
  • Min 1 month
  • En-suite
  • All bills included
  • Communal cleaning
  • Rolling monthly term
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HMO Room

Professional Room — Bolton

Bolton

A large double with shared kitchen and lounge in a fully licensed house. Working professionals only, and we keep it that way.

  • 1 private room
  • 1 bath
  • Min 1 month
  • All bills included
  • Licensed HMO
  • Working professionals
  • Fortnightly clean
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Questions

Good to know

How is this different from renting a flat?

You rent a room rather than a whole property, and you share the kitchen and living space with other professionals. In exchange it costs considerably less, every bill is included, and you can leave on a month's notice instead of being tied into a year.

Who else will be living there?

Working professionals — typically people on contracts, relocating for work, or saving for a deposit. Everyone is referenced and employment-checked before they move in.

Are the houses licensed?

Every property we operate that requires an HMO licence holds one with the relevant Greater Manchester council, and meets the fire safety, room size and amenity standards attached to it. We'll show you the paperwork if you'd like to see it.

How much notice do I need to give?

One month, in writing, at any point after the first month. No exit fees and no penalty for leaving early once you're on a rolling term.

Can I view before committing?

Always. We'd rather you saw the whole house and met whoever's in, because a house share only works when it's the right fit both ways.

All frequently asked questions

Looking for a room in Greater Manchester?

Tell us your budget, the area you need and when you want to move. We'll let you know what's free now and what's coming up.

Or email us directly at hello@cosykey.co.uk