Excel tracks dates, but it won't remind you—or store proof—when councils ask.
Trusted by UK HMO landlords
No automatic reminders when certificates expire
Manual date checking across multiple properties
Documents scattered across folders and emails
No audit trail when councils request evidence
Easy to miss critical HMO license conditions
| Feature | Spreadsheets | General software | HMOComply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic email reminders | None – you have to remember | Basic date reminders | Type-specific schedules (EPC, Gas, EICR, licence, etc.) |
| HMO-specific compliance tracking | Manual formulas and tabs | Generic compliance fields | Built-in HMO licences, fire logs, inspections, grading |
| Document storage & audit trail | Files scattered in folders/emails | Generic document area | Per-property vault + exportable evidence packs |
| Portfolio-wide dashboard & scores | Manual pivot tables | High-level KPIs (not compliance-first) | Red/amber/green dashboard and property scores |
| CSV import & export | Native (you are already in CSV) | Sometimes, often finance-focused | Property & compliance CSV import/export built-in |
No problem. Import your existing property and compliance data in three simple steps:
Export your spreadsheet
Upload to HMOComply
Start tracking
Save your properties and compliance items as CSV files
Save your properties and compliance items as CSV files
Use our CSV import tool—we'll validate and map your data
Your reminders and document storage activate immediately
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