A practical guide to HMO design and layout services, highlighting planning, compliance, and refurbishment strategies, and how Fraser Bond supports landlords in creating high-yield, compliant HMO properties.
HMO design and layout services are essential for landlords and investors aiming to maximise rental income while complying with safety and licensing regulations. Proper design ensures optimal room usage, tenant comfort, and adherence to minimum standards required for HMO licensing.
Fraser Bond provides expert HMO design, layout, planning, and compliance services, helping landlords across London and the UK create profitable and safe shared accommodation properties.
Effective HMO design offers several advantages:
Maximises usable space and rental income per property
Ensures compliance with minimum room sizes, fire safety, and licensing requirements
Enhances tenant satisfaction and retention
Reduces void periods and operational challenges
A well-designed HMO also increases long-term capital value and tenant quality.
Landlords should consider the following when planning HMO layouts:
Room Sizes and Occupancy – Ensure each bedroom meets local HMO minimum size regulations.
Fire Safety and Escape Routes – Design must comply with fire regulations, including smoke alarms and emergency exits.
Kitchen and Bathroom Facilities – Adequate facilities for the number of tenants.
Tenant Comfort and Accessibility – Good ventilation, lighting, and shared living spaces.
Compliance with Licensing Requirements – Mandatory, additional, or selective HMO licences may dictate layout.
Fraser Bond helps landlords create layouts that are both compliant and optimised for rental income.
Fraser Bond offers end-to-end HMO design and layout services:
Pre-acquisition feasibility assessments and planning
Optimised room layouts to maximise rental yield
Fire safety and building regulation compliance
Coordination with contractors and refurbishment teams
Portfolio-wide design strategy and investment planning
Professional design and layout services ensure HMOs are legally compliant, tenant-friendly, and profitable.
