A house to HMO conversion turns a single-family home into a house in multiple occupation: a shared home for unrelated people with private bedrooms and shared kitchen or bathroom space. For a house in Bordon we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- GU35
- Location
- 24 miles south of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does house to HMO conversion in Bordon involve?
- Fire doors, fire-rated linings and an interlinked fire alarm
- Decoration, flooring and a handover pack for licensing
- Rewiring or upgrades, with an electrical certificate
- A communal kitchen sized for the number of sharers
- Extra bathrooms, shower rooms or ensuites
Which rules apply in Bordon?
Here is what usually applies to a Bordon job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
How much does house to HMO conversion cost in Bordon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £33,600 – £84,000 | project |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bordon follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 6–14 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Bordon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bordon:
- You have bought, or are buying, a house to let to sharers
- A council has said an existing shared house needs works before a licence
Questions about house to HMO conversion in Bordon
Do I need planning permission to turn a house into an HMO?
It depends on the nation, the council and the number of sharers. In England, three to six unrelated sharers is use class C4, and moving from a family house is usually permitted development unless the council has an Article 4 direction; seven or more normally needs permission. In Wales a change to an HMO always needs permission, in Northern Ireland all new HMOs need it, and in Scotland council policy decides. We check the address before drawings start.
How far do you travel from Bordon?
We cover the whole of Hampshire and work UK-wide. For Bordon the nearest towns on our list are Farnham (7 miles), Aldershot (10 miles), Fleet (12 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bordon?
With the local council for the address. 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 house to HMO conversion cost in Bordon?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
House to HMO conversion near Bordon
- Farnham · 7 mi
- Aldershot · 10 mi
- Fleet · 12 mi
- Godalming · 12 mi
- Farnborough · 13 mi
- Basingstoke · 14 mi
- All of Hampshire