- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Main towns
- Newton Mearns, Barrhead, Giffnock
What does commercial and above-shop to HMO in East Renfrewshire involve?
- Separate entrance and protected escape route
- New kitchens, bathrooms and ensuites
- Survey of structure, services and access
- Windows and thermal upgrades
- Coordination with planning and building control
- New electrics, heating and ventilation
Which rules apply in East Renfrewshire?
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Scotland has no C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council, some of which require permission at lower numbers.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Building standards apply to new partitions and conversions, and councils may set expectations through licence conditions.
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.
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in East Renfrewshire?
| 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 |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,650 – £4,300 | house |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £760 – £2,550 | room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | 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 East Renfrewshire
Questions about commercial and above-shop to HMO in East Renfrewshire
Is building control needed?
Yes. Changing commercial space to residential use is a material change of use and needs building regulations approval.
What about the shop below?
The homes above must be separated from the commercial unit by fire-resisting construction, and the escape route must not pass through the shop. We design the separation as part of the building control application.
Do you carry out commercial and above-shop to HMO across East Renfrewshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Renfrewshire, including Newton Mearns, Barrhead, Giffnock.
Who licenses HMOs in East Renfrewshire?
East Renfrewshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in East Renfrewshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in East Renfrewshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in East Renfrewshire
- Sound insulation in East Renfrewshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in East Renfrewshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in East Renfrewshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in East Renfrewshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in East Renfrewshire
- Ensuite installation in East Renfrewshire