- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- HP, MK, SL, RG
- Main towns
- Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Bletchley, Amersham
What does commercial and above-shop to HMO in Buckinghamshire involve?
- Survey of structure, services and access
- Sound insulation to floors and party walls
- Windows and thermal upgrades
- Coordination with planning and building control
- New electrics, heating and ventilation
- New kitchens, bathrooms and ensuites
Which rules apply in Buckinghamshire?
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Buckinghamshire?
| 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 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,950 – £5,050 | house |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £900 – £3,000 | room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
Typical time on site: 12–24 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Commercial and above-shop to HMO by town in Buckinghamshire
Questions about commercial and above-shop to HMO in Buckinghamshire
Do you work on listed or conservation area buildings?
Yes, with the right consents in place. Older high street buildings often need extra care with windows, fire upgrades and sound insulation.
Is building control needed?
Yes. Changing commercial space to residential use is a material change of use and needs building regulations approval.
Do you carry out commercial and above-shop to HMO across Buckinghamshire?
Yes, across the whole of Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Aylesbury.
Who licenses HMOs in Buckinghamshire?
HMOs in Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Buckinghamshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Buckinghamshire
- Sound insulation in Buckinghamshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Buckinghamshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Buckinghamshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Buckinghamshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Buckinghamshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Buckinghamshire