- Area
- Ceredigion
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- SY23
- Location
- 55 miles north of Swansea
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Aberystwyth is a town of about 19,000 people, 55 miles north of Swansea. We cover every part of it, from SY23 out to Carmarthen, Ammanford.
What HMO works do we carry out in Aberystwyth?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Aberystwyth. Each page below covers the work, the Wales rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Aberystwyth
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Aberystwyth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Aberystwyth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Aberystwyth
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Aberystwyth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberystwyth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberystwyth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Aberystwyth
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Aberystwyth
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Aberystwyth
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberystwyth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberystwyth
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberystwyth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aberystwyth
- Fire doors in Aberystwyth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Aberystwyth
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberystwyth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberystwyth
- Sound insulation in Aberystwyth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Aberystwyth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberystwyth
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Aberystwyth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Aberystwyth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Aberystwyth
HMO rules for Aberystwyth
- Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales; self-managing landlords also need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Planning: 3–6 sharers is use class C4, and changing a house to C4 always needs planning permission in Wales; 7 or more is sui generis.
- Room sizes and amenity ratios are set by each council: England’s national room sizes do not apply.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
Guide prices in Aberystwyth
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,300 – £6,100 | letting room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,750 – £8,450 | letting room |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Aberystwyth?
We cover the whole of Ceredigion and work UK-wide. For Aberystwyth the nearest towns on our list are Carmarthen (40 miles), Ammanford (43 miles), Llanelli (51 miles).
Does a shared house in Aberystwyth need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
What HMO services do you offer in Aberystwyth?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.