A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Landlords in Nigg (AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24) 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
- Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24
- Location
- 2 miles south of Aberdeen
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Nigg involve?
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
Which rules apply in Nigg?
Here is what usually applies to a Nigg 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Nigg?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £28,500 – £71,250 | project |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Nigg can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–10 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Nigg landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Nigg:
- An existing small HMO needs bringing up to date
- A three or four-bedroom house you want to let to sharers
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Nigg
Can I keep a lounge in a small HMO?
Yes, and many councils expect some shared living space where bedrooms are at the smaller end of the size range. We plan the layout so the house works for sharers and meets the local standard.
Do you cover all of Nigg?
Yes. We work across Nigg and the AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Aberdeenshire. Nearby places we also cover include Aberdeen, Westhill, Inverurie.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Nigg?
With the local council for the address. 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 do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Nigg?
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.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) near Nigg
- Aberdeen · 2 mi
- Westhill · 7 mi
- Inverurie · 16 mi
- Peterhead · 29 mi
- Fraserburgh · 40 mi
- Arbroath · 43 mi
- All of Aberdeenshire