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 Elgin, a town of about 25,000 people in Moray, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Moray, Scotland
- Postcodes
- IV30
- Location
- 36 miles east of Inverness
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Elgin involve?
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
Which rules apply in Elgin?
Here is what usually applies to a Elgin 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.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Elgin?
| 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 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Prices in Elgin are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below 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 Elgin landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Elgin:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Elgin
Can you work around a 1 July or 1 September start?
Yes. We agree a programme backwards from the move-in date and tell you early if anything is at risk.
How far do you travel from Elgin?
We cover the whole of Moray and work UK-wide. For Elgin the nearest towns on our list are Inverness (36 miles), Inverurie (43 miles), Fraserburgh (48 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Elgin?
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 does student HMO refurbishment cost in Elgin?
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.
Student HMO refurbishment near Elgin
- Inverness · 36 mi
- Inverurie · 43 mi
- Fraserburgh · 48 mi
- Westhill · 52 mi
- Aberdeen · 57 mi
- Peterhead · 58 mi
- All of Moray