A student HMO refurbishment upgrades a shared house let to students, using hard-wearing finishes and planned around the academic year so the work is finished before the next tenancy starts. In New Milton, a town of about 26,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- BH25
- Location
- 15 miles south-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does student HMO refurbishment in New Milton involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
Which rules apply in New Milton?
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 New Milton before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in New Milton?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Prices in New Milton are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–8 weeks over summer 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 New Milton landlords need it?
Landlords in New Milton most often ask us for this when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in New Milton
What finishes last best in student houses?
Commercial-grade vinyl or laminate, quartz-effect laminate worktops, wipe-clean paint and good extraction to keep condensation down.
Which postcodes in New Milton do you work in?
All of them, including BH25, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Does a shared house in New Milton 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 does student HMO refurbishment cost in New Milton?
Our guide ranges for South East 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.
Student HMO refurbishment near New Milton
- Christchurch · 5 mi
- Bournemouth · 10 mi
- Hythe · 14 mi
- Totton · 14 mi
- Poole · 14 mi
- Southampton · 15 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in New Milton
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- Ensuite installation in New Milton
- HMO fire safety upgrades in New Milton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in New Milton
- Full HMO refurbishment in New Milton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in New Milton
- Fire doors in New Milton