A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. For a house in Camden Town 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- NW1, NW3 and WC1
- Location
- 2 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Camden Town involve?
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
Which rules apply in Camden Town?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Camden Town before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
How much do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Camden Town?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £38,400 – £96,000 | project |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £4,500 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
Prices in Camden Town are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–10 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Camden Town landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Camden Town:
- A three or four-bedroom house you want to let to sharers
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Camden Town
How many bathrooms does a small HMO need?
National rules in England say amenities must be adequate for the number of sharers, and councils set the numbers: often a bathroom plus a separate WC at five people and a second bathroom from six. We work to the figure your council publishes.
Do you cover all of Camden Town?
Yes. We work across Camden Town and the NW1, NW3 and WC1 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Chalk Farm, Holloway, Islington.
Does a shared house in Camden Town need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Camden Town?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Camden Town
- Chalk Farm · 0 mi
- Holloway · 1 mi
- Islington · 2 mi
- Archway · 2 mi
- Highbury · 2 mi
- Kilburn · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
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