A void refurbishment is the work done while a room or house is empty between tenancies: repairs, redecoration, flooring, deep cleaning and safety checks, done quickly so the room can be let again. For a house in Forfar 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
- Angus, Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD8
- Location
- 12 miles north of Dundee
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Forfar involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
Which rules apply in Forfar?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Forfar before we price.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026: damp and mould reports must be investigated within 10 working days, and repairs to substantial damp or mould must start within 5 working days.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Forfar?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £570 – £1,700 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Forfar follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Forfar, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Forfar landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Forfar
Can you book the summer turnaround in advance?
Yes, and it is worth doing: June to September is the busiest period for student houses. We can agree a programme and price in spring.
Do you cover all of Forfar?
Yes. We work across Forfar and the DD8 postcode areas, plus the rest of Angus. Nearby places we also cover include Dundee, Arbroath, Saint Andrews.
Does a shared house in Forfar need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Forfar?
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.
Void and between-tenancy refurbs near Forfar
- Dundee · 12 mi
- Arbroath · 13 mi
- Saint Andrews · 21 mi
- Perth · 27 mi
- Glenrothes · 33 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 38 mi
- All of Angus