- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- HU, YO, DN
- Main towns
- Kingston upon Hull, Bridlington, Beverley, Goole
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in East Riding of Yorkshire involve?
- Bike and bin storage
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- Smart heating and lighting controls
- High-quality fire doors and finishes
- Ensuite to every room where space allows
- Designer communal kitchen and lounge
Which rules apply in East Riding of Yorkshire?
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Where the building regulations apply to a conversion, Part E sound requirements can apply between rooms and floors.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in East Riding of Yorkshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,800 – £8,550 | 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 |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £860 – £1,900 | wall |
Typical time on site: 8–16 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs by town in East Riding of Yorkshire
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in East Riding of Yorkshire
Is co-living treated differently from an HMO?
If unrelated people share facilities, it is normally an HMO, whatever it is called. Larger schemes can also raise planning questions.
Do kitchenettes in rooms change the fire requirements?
Often, yes. Cooking in bedrooms usually means a heat detector in the room and a higher standard of fire separation. We plan it with the fire risk assessment and council standards.
Do you carry out professional and co-living HMO refurbs across East Riding of Yorkshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Riding of Yorkshire, including Kingston upon Hull, Bridlington, Beverley.
Who licenses HMOs in East Riding of Yorkshire?
HMOs in East Riding of Yorkshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Ensuite installation in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Sound insulation in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Communal kitchen refits in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in East Riding of Yorkshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in East Riding of Yorkshire
- House to HMO conversion in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in East Riding of Yorkshire