- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- HS, PA
- Main towns
- Isle of Lewis
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Na h-Eileanan Siar involve?
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
Which rules apply in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
- 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.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
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 Na h-Eileanan Siar?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 4–10 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) by town in Na h-Eileanan Siar
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Na h-Eileanan Siar
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.
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 carry out small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) across Na h-Eileanan Siar?
Yes, across the whole of Na h-Eileanan Siar, including Isle of Lewis.
Who licenses HMOs in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
Na h-Eileanan Siar council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- House to HMO conversion in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Ensuite installation in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Communal kitchen refits in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Fire doors in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Full HMO refurbishment in Na h-Eileanan Siar