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PMS Built for UK HMO Compliance

UK HMO operators face unique compliance: mandatory and additional licensing per council, fire safety obligations, deposit protection schemes (DPS, MyDeposits, TDS), room-level rentals to unrelated tenants forming separate households. JumboTiger handles all of it, licensing tracking, inspection schedules, council registration, room-level inventory, and deposit lifecycle.

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Hmo operators

Trusted by student housing operators managing thousands of beds

The Challenge

Generic PMS Cannot Handle Student Housing Complexity

Student accommodation has unique requirements that traditional property management tools ignore.

Academic Cycles

Fixed annual leases starting in September do not work for mid-year intakes, summer lets, and erasmus students.

Bulk Intakes

Processing hundreds of applications, contracts, and deposits in a 2-week window overwhelms manual systems.

Guarantor Tracking

Parent and guarantor information, documentation, and communication are managed in spreadsheets.

Complex Billing

Different rates for en-suite, shared, and studio rooms with optional meal plans and service packages.

Room Allocation

Matching students to rooms based on preferences, gender, nationality, and study program is manual.

Communication Overload

Parents, students, and universities all need different information at different times.

Academic Cycle Management

Configure your system around academic terms, intake windows, and summer let periods.

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Academic year calendar with term-based contracts
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Mid-year intake and erasmus student support
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Summer let management with different pricing and terms
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Bulk contract generation for new academic year
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Automated renewal offers for returning students
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Year-over-year occupancy comparison
Academic Cycle
Applications open
Feb 1
Allocation round 1
Apr 15
Allocation round 2
Jun 1
Move-in week
Sep 1

Bulk Intake Processing at Scale

Process hundreds of applications, contracts, and deposits during peak intake periods.

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Bulk application processing with automated vetting
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Mass contract generation and e-signature collection
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Bulk deposit invoicing and payment tracking
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Automated status updates and communications to applicants
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Room allocation based on preferences and criteria
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Waitlist management with automated offers
Bulk Intake
NameUnitStatus
UCL Batch48 studentsProcessed
KCL Batch32 studentsProcessing
Imperial Batch24 studentsPending

Guarantor and Parent Portal

Manage guarantor information, documentation, and communication alongside student records.

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Guarantor profile linked to student record
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Guarantor document collection and verification
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Parent/guarantor communication portal
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Guarantor liability tracking per contract
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Automated guarantor notifications for payment issues
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Emergency contact management
Guarantor Portal
Emily Chen
Parent - Li Chen
Parent
Yes - £65,000
Submit

Shared Room Management for Student Living

Per-bed tracking, room sharing, and student matching built into the platform.

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Per-bed inventory with individual pricing
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Student matching based on preferences and criteria
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Room swap and transfer management
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Shared kitchen and bathroom facility tracking
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Common area booking and management
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Building hierarchy with floor and wing management
Room Sharing
48
Triple
60
Twin
120
Single

Student Experience App

A branded mobile app that gives students everything they need for their accommodation.

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Branded iOS and Android app for students
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Rent payment and invoice history
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Maintenance ticket submission with photo upload
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Facility booking for study rooms, laundry, and gym
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Community events and social features
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AI chatbot for instant answers
Student App
Student App
My Room
Laundry
Maintenance
Social
My Room
Laundry
Maintenance
Social

Housemate Matching for Student Compatibility

Reduce room swap requests and conflict by placing compatible students together from the start. JumboTiger's matching engine considers lifestyle, study habits, and personal preferences.

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Student compatibility questionnaire integrated into the application form
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Algorithm-driven matching based on sleep schedule, tidiness, and social habits
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Gender, nationality, and course-based grouping options
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Friend-request matching so students can choose to live together
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Operator override for manual adjustments and special requirements
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Post-placement satisfaction surveys to improve future matching accuracy
Compatibility Match
Sleep schedule match
Study habits match
Cleanliness level
Social preference
Dietary requirements

Welcome Packs and Digital Guides

Make every student's arrival seamless with digital welcome packs containing everything they need to know about their new home, from WiFi passwords to local amenities.

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Customizable digital welcome packs sent automatically before arrival
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Property guides with floor plans, house rules, and emergency contacts
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Local area information including transport, shops, and university directions
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Interactive move-in checklist with step-by-step instructions
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Multi-language support for international students
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In-app access to guides and FAQs throughout the tenancy
Welcome Packs
Digital Guide
Sent on allocation
PDF + App
Area Guide
Local transport & shops
Interactive
House Rules
Signed digitally
Compliance

Compliance Tracking for Student Accommodation

Student housing faces strict safety and regulatory requirements. JumboTiger tracks every certificate, inspection, and compliance obligation across your entire portfolio.

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Fire safety, gas, and electrical certificate tracking with expiry alerts
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HMO licensing compliance monitoring per property
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Right-to-rent and visa status verification for international students
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Deposit protection scheme tracking and compliance logging
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Welfare check workflows and safeguarding record keeping
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Compliance dashboard with traffic-light status across all properties
Compliance
✓HMO license current
✓Fire risk assessment
✓Legionella check
✓PAT testing
Annual gas safety

Meal Management for Catered Student Housing

For catered halls and accommodation with meal plans, JumboTiger manages subscriptions, dietary needs, and catering logistics alongside your property operations.

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Configurable meal plan tiers with different pricing and inclusions
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Dietary preference and allergy profiles per student
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Daily headcount forecasting for catering teams
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Meal plan opt-in, opt-out, and upgrades via the student app
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Automated billing for meal charges on monthly or termly invoices
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Guest meal passes for visitors and event catering coordination
Meal Plan
Term 1 Full Board£1,350.00
Dietary Supplement£75.00
Guest Meals (3)£45.00
Total£1,470.00

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500+

Students onboarded per intake

95%

On-time rent collection

80%

Faster intake processing

30

Days to go live

Processing 400 new students in September used to take our team 3 weeks. With JumboTiger, we did it in 4 days. Bulk contracts, e-signatures, and deposit tracking all automated.

Accommodation Manager

University PBSA, 2,000+ beds

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Bulk application processing, mass contract generation, and automated deposit collection designed for peak intake periods.

Yes. Guarantor profiles linked to student records with document collection, verification, and automated notifications.

Yes. Per-bed, per-room pricing with different rates for en-suite, shared, studio, and premium rooms.

Configure separate pricing, terms, and contracts for summer let periods alongside your academic year calendar.

Yes. Branded mobile app for payments, maintenance tickets, facility bookings, and community features.

Yes. Room allocation considers preferences, gender, nationality, study program, and other configurable criteria.

Real operators, real numbers

Built for operators like you

HMO-native
Per-room rentals
Per-council
Licensing tracker
DPS+TDS+MyDeposits
Schemes integrated
100%
Article 4 covered

"Mandatory plus additional plus selective licensing across 7 councils used to be a spreadsheet nightmare. Now it's automated, audit-ready, and zero fines."

Compliance Lead

UK HMO portfolio operator (35 properties) (name changed)

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