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Meet the Team

Meet the experts behind HMO X


At HMO X, we believe that successful HMO investing starts with the right guidance. That’s why our community is built on the knowledge, experience, and collaboration of some of the UK’s leading HMO experts.

Our team is here to support you every step of the way — from strategy and sourcing to valuations, compliance, and sales.

Below, you’ll meet just a few of the experts who are helping investors like you build smarter, stronger HMO portfolios.

Paul Kutchera

HMO Business Planning and Strategy Expert

As an experienced HMO investor with his own HMO portfolio, Paul is well placed to provide guidance to HMO investors, helping them build and grow their HMO businesses. Paul has a strong focus on business strategy and having built a successful HMO business himself, he works with HMO investors to refine their goals, optimise financial performance and navigate key business decisions.

Jon Rose

Financial & Estate Planning Expert

Jon is an expert Financial & Estate Planner and regularly supports HMO investors with advice in these areas – from financial planning around how to grow or when to sell your HMO portfolio tax efficiently to SSAS pensions, Wills, Trusts and inheritance tax planning. He truly understands the complex planning areas an HMO investor needs to navigate as he’s also a highly experienced HMO investor who has built a £10m HMO portfolio alongside his business partner Lindsay.

Katie Hedgecox

Interior Design Expert

Katie has provided her expertise to support HMO Investors with the entire design process, from initial concept development to scheme refinement and final implementation for over 6 years.

Richard Nicholls

HMO Sales and Valuations Expert

Richard Nicholls is one of the UK’s leading HMO sales and valuations. His experience in this space spans decades and he has visited and appraised thousands of HMOs and overseen a high volume of successfully completed sales

Holly Hunt

HMO Property Management Expert

Holly brings over 8 years of operational experience as a specialist in HMO property management & sales. Known for her in-depth market knowledge and tailored approach, Holly brings a unique perspective that bridges the gap between on-the-ground property management and long-term investment success. Her approach empowers investors with the knowledge they need to make confident, informed decisions.

Meet the HMO X Head Office Team


Here’s some of the team that are working behind the scenes at HMO X — the people making things happen every day to keep everything running smoothly. From supporting our investors to keeping the wheels turning in the background, the team works hard (and has a bit of fun along the way) to bring you the best of HMO X.

Richard Parsons

Managing Director

Richard Nicholls

Senior Valuer and Business Development Manager

Kieren Barnes

Group Marketing Executive

Holly Hunt

Sales & Marketing Manager

Francesca Perry

Office Manager

Kirby Butcher

Sales Administrator

Georgia Hopewell

Auction Manager