A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Landlords in Perth (PH1 and PH2) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Perth and Kinross, Scotland
- Postcodes
- PH1 and PH2
- Location
- 18 miles west of Dundee
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Perth involve?
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Feasibility review and measured survey
Which rules apply in Perth?
Here is what usually applies to a Perth job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Room sizes are set by each council; East Lothian, for example, uses 6.5 m² for a single room with a shared lounge and kitchen, and 10 m² without.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- 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.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Perth?
| 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 |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,900 – £5,700 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Perth follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 10–20 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Perth landlords need it?
Landlords in Perth most often ask us for this when:
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Perth
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We often build from an architect’s drawings, or we can recommend a designer to prepare them.
How far do you travel from Perth?
We cover the whole of Perth and Kinross and work UK-wide. For Perth the nearest towns on our list are Glenrothes (17 miles), Dundee (18 miles), Cowdenbeath (20 miles).
Does a shared house in Perth need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Perth?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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.
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) near Perth
- Glenrothes · 17 mi
- Dundee · 18 mi
- Cowdenbeath · 20 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 22 mi
- Dunfermline · 22 mi
- Alloa · 24 mi
- All of Perth and Kinross
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