In short: Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. In Perth and Kinross we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PH, KY, FK, DD
- Main towns
- Perth
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Perth and Kinross involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Perth and Kinross?
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026: damp and mould reports must be investigated within 10 working days, and repairs to substantial damp or mould must start within 5 working days.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
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 licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Perth and Kinross?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,750 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in Perth and Kinross
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Perth and Kinross
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Perth and Kinross?
Yes, across the whole of Perth and Kinross, including Perth.
Who licenses HMOs in Perth and Kinross?
Perth and Kinross council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Perth and Kinross
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Perth and Kinross
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Perth and Kinross
- Communal kitchen refits in Perth and Kinross
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Perth and Kinross
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Perth and Kinross
- Fire doors in Perth and Kinross
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Perth and Kinross
- Ensuite installation in Perth and Kinross