Institutional-Grade HMO Operations

SYZO portfolio management

An owner turned operator

SYZO was built by operators, not intermediaries or estate agents.

Founded by a team who invested millions of their own capital and spent six years acquiring, developing and managing HMOs across the South West, the platform was forged through first-hand operational learning.

We focus on a resilient segment of the residential market - HMO for professional tenants. This is where demand is strongest and supply is structurally constrained, and quality of tenants leads to more profitable outcomes.

Our systems-first approach combines disciplined acquisition, thoughtful refurbishment, and institutional-grade HMO asset management to deliver high occupancy, low arrears and attractive cash-on-cash returns.

You, as an investor, will gain exposure to a fragmented, under-served asset class, operated at scale by a team with real skin in the game.

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Our purpose

We exist to prove that HMO properties can be managed properly with consistent returns for investors, quality homes for tenants and professional standards throughout.

Our vision is straightforward: become the UK's most trusted HMO property management company, operating nationwide with the consistency and transparency this sector needs.

Why choose syzo?

Full-service hmo property management

We can manage your current HMO portfolio. Or we can help you find new opportunities, acquire them, develop them to attract quality tenants, fill them with professionals who pay on time, then handle everything after. You get institutional-grade results without lifting a finger.

Well-operated properties attract quality tenants

We don't always need to gut and rebuild – sometimes it's about raising operational standards, improving tenant quality and running things properly.

Tech-driven efficiency

Smart systems make us different. AI tenant vetting. Proactive maintenance tracking. Our tech stack helps us manage your properties better than anyone else. Tenants stay happy. Operating costs stay low.

Location-agnostic model

Unlike traditional property management companies tied to one city, SYZO works wherever you need us. Right now, we operate nearly 30 HMO properties across Plymouth and Newquay, but plan to expand further across the UK. If you own a HMO property, we can manage it.

Ethical and compliant operations

Being above board isn't optional. We run fully licensed, regulation-compliant properties. Cutting corners always costs more in the long run. Tenants stay happy. Communities trust us. Your investment stays protected.

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Beyond property management

Engineering & Asset Design

  • Pre-acquisition technical underwriting beyond headline yields

  • Engineering-led refurbishment and systems specification

  • Purpose-built plant rooms, ventilation, and future energy readiness

  • Fabric-first approach to reduce long-term maintenance and decay

Energy & Cost Control

  • Property-level energy monitoring and optimisation

  • Bills-inclusive pricing protected through efficient systems

  • Utility cost reduction through insulation, controls, and design

  • Future-proofing for electrification and renewables

Operations & Maintenance

  • Proactive, preventative maintenance programs

  • Condition-based maintenance allocation to smooth cashflow

  • In-house maintenance and trusted contractor network

  • Same-day response culture for operational issues

Asset Management & Reporting

  • Active pricing, unit mix, and occupancy optimisation

  • Annual asset-level business planning

  • Institutional-grade reporting on performance and risk

  • Alignment of tenant experience with asset returns

The team

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    Dom Munson

    Founder & CEO

    Dom built SYZO because the traditional landlord-tenant relationship wasn't working. Rent is a huge expense. Quality tenants deserve the best, and that's what we deliver. Happy tenants mean reliable, long-term returns for landlords.

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    Ian Platt

    Director of Finance and Operations

    Ian spent 15+ years in real estate across Europe, the US and Asia, acquiring and running billions in assets for major investors. His goal: use that experience to make SYZO the best operator for landlords and tenants alike.

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    Alexander McBarnet

    Director of Strategy

    Alex founded the UK's largest school camping operator, exiting to private equity in 2017. Since then, he's focused on upgrading the HMO sector. Alex brings first-class hospitality standards and institutional-grade operating systems.

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    Theo Montagu-Andrews

    Director of Product

    Theo founded a furniture manufacturing company specialising in commercial and residential properties. He started buying HMO properties in 2016 and switched focus to upgrading the tenant experience with design and systems.

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    Verity Malinowska

    Lettings and Community Manager

    Verity brings warmth, creativity and team management experience to her role. She's dedicated to building vibrant, supportive communities where everyone feels valued and connected. It's this focus that keeps tenant satisfaction at 5/5.

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    David Langford

    Maintenance Manager

    With over 22 years as a carpenter and joiner, Dave brings deep technical knowledge across property maintenance and refurbishment. He oversees all SYZO maintenance operations, ensuring every property meets the highest standards.

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Sector-leading tenant vetting

We use open banking checks, employment verification and face-to-face interviews to ensure we only place tenants in your property that we'd be comfortable having in our own. Every applicant goes through the same rigorous process because quality tenants make everything easier.

Open-book operations

You know where every penny goes with monthly reporting that shows exactly what's happening with your properties. We have nothing to hide and want the whole sector to operate transparently and professionally, so we’re setting the standard.

Proactive maintenance

We’re in our properties constantly, far more than most agents, and we track issues in real-time so we can fix problems before they become costly. We follow regulations to the letter and track when certificates and compliance items are due, so you never get caught out.

Community engagement

We talk to neighbours before they have something to complain about, because most negative views of HMO properties come from bad experiences with poor operators. We're not poor operators, we're active in our communities and build trust before issues can arise.

What investors say about SYZO

  • 'Compliance, maintenance, tenants - SYZO handles everything seamlessly.'

    Private Investor

  • 'SYZO’s quarterly inspections and instant maintenance response give total peace of mind.'

    Private Investor

  • 'It’s the first time I’ve felt like an HMO manager truly operates at a professional-investor level.'

    Private Investor

Results that speak for themselves

5/5 customer review score

1 day avg. void length

11.5 month Avg. rental term

<2% delinquency rate

SYZO Case Studies

WE’re your in-house hmo operator

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We're HMO operators, built specifically for landlords and investors who want their properties managed properly.

You invested in HMO because you wanted extra income. But you may be finding it's hard to keep rooms full, tenants and neighbours happy, and properties in good repair.

That's where we come in.

We take all of that off your plate. We put systems in place to be proactive in every area. And with detailed financial reporting, you can stay on top of costs with no shocks.

You sit back and know your properties are in good hands.

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Already own HMO properties but want better management?

SYZO takes all the daily hassles off your hands, including problem tenants, maintenance coordination and compliance paperwork so you can focus on returns, not repairs. Whether you have one property or twenty, we'll show you what good looks like.

Looking to expand your portfolio?

We can help you find the right properties, get them set up to SYZO standards and then manage them properly from day one. Our professional HMO property management makes your investment work harder while you work less and enjoy great returns.

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