- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Rhondda, Tonypandy, Pontypridd, Aberdare, Llantrisant
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Rhondda Cynon Taf involve?
- High-quality fire doors and finishes
- Interior design and furnishing coordination
- Ensuite to every room where space allows
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- Sound insulation between rooms
- Bike and bin storage
Which rules apply in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- England’s national room sizes do not apply in Wales; councils set their own room standards.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Building regulations sound requirements can apply to conversions and new separating walls and floors.
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.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
| 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 | £3,750 – £8,450 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,500 – £16,900 | kitchen |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £850 – £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 Rhondda Cynon Taf
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Rhondda Cynon Taf
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.
Can every room have an ensuite?
Only where the room is still big enough after the ensuite is taken out and drainage can be reached. We check both before designing.
Do you carry out professional and co-living HMO refurbs across Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Yes, across the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf, including Rhondda, Tonypandy, Pontypridd.
Who licenses HMOs in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Rhondda Cynon Taf council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Ensuite installation in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Sound insulation in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Communal kitchen refits in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- EPC and energy upgrades in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rhondda Cynon Taf