- Area
- Angus
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD8
- Location
- 12 miles north of Dundee
Shared houses in Forfar range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Forfar?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Forfar. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Forfar
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Forfar
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Forfar
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Forfar
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Forfar
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Forfar
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Forfar
- Student HMO refurbishment in Forfar
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Forfar
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Forfar
- Communal kitchen refits in Forfar
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Forfar
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Forfar
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Forfar
- Fire doors in Forfar
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Forfar
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Forfar
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Forfar
- Sound insulation in Forfar
- EPC and energy upgrades in Forfar
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Forfar
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Forfar
- Extensions for extra rooms in Forfar
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Forfar
HMO rules for Forfar
- Interlinked smoke and heat alarms under the tolerable standard; EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026, with set timescales for damp and mould.
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
Guide prices in Forfar
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,300 – £6,200 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Forfar?
Yes. We work across Forfar and the DD8 postcode areas, plus the rest of Angus. Nearby places we also cover include Dundee, Arbroath, Saint Andrews.
Does a shared house in Forfar need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
What HMO services do you offer in Forfar?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.