Starting Out

Our journey into shared housing began in 2008 with the purchase of our first HMO. This initial project provided invaluable experience, though the landscape of HMO acquisition and compliance was considerably simpler then. We quickly recognized the potential of this business model, driven by the satisfaction of providing high-quality accommodation to great tenants, while also achieving strong returns. We replicated this success with several more properties, managing them ourselves from the outset.

Passion to Purpose

Our passion for helping others and problem-solving led us to start assisting other landlords with the sourcing, renovation, and management of their properties. Our primary motivation was to establish a dedicated, service-driven HMO management business. We believed then, and time has proven us right, that the unique demands of HMOs – including systems, compliance, tenant management, inspections, audit trails, and finances – were ill-suited to the traditional estate agency model, which typically focuses on single-let tenancies.

Here, Now

Fifteen years later, we’re proud of the urbanshare brand we’ve built. We’re committed to continuing to provide landlords and tenants with our expertise, time, and dedicated service. It’s a true privilege to be part of this community.