A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Wood Green is 6 miles north of London. We price small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- N22
- Location
- 6 miles north of London
- Council
- London Borough of Haringey
- Pricing region
- London
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wood Green involve?
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
Which rules apply in Wood Green?
Here is what usually applies to a Wood Green 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.
- 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.
- 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.
London Borough of Haringey: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 2013 for the area set out on the council's map. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing (all 21 wards) 17 Jun 2024-16 Jun 2029, approved 12 Mar 2024. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 14 eastern wards (incl. Tottenham, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters, Noel Park) 17 Nov 2022-16 Nov 2027. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Wood Green before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Haringey HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Wood Green?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Wood Green follows a site visit.
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 Wood Green landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- 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 Wood Green
Does a small HMO need a licence?
In England a mandatory licence is needed when five or more people from two or more households share, and smaller HMOs can need one where the council runs additional licensing. Wales still applies a three-storey test, while in Scotland and Northern Ireland every HMO needs a licence. We check the address and tell you which applies before quoting.
Which postcodes in Wood Green do you work in?
All of them, including N22, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Which council covers HMOs in Wood Green?
Wood Green is covered by London Borough of Haringey. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Wood Green?
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 Wood Green
- Muswell Hill · 1 mi
- Tottenham · 2 mi
- Archway · 2 mi
- Stamford Hill · 3 mi
- Edmonton · 3 mi
- Holloway · 3 mi
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