Redmead Road

The Numbers
Home Buyer Report: £400
Refurbishment Costs: £85,000
Architect: £10,000
Furniture: £5,000
Annual Rental Income: £30,000 pa

The brief

Creating a practical, spacious HMO for 7 occupants

We guided the property’s conversion so each room felt spacious, well-lit, and comfortable while meeting regulatory standards. We were there for each project phase, from room layouts to structural details. Working collaboratively with our client, we managed to translate his vision into a scheme that would give him exactly what he wanted out of the HMO conversion.

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The challenges

Balancing layout, light, and regulatory needs

The initial design posed significant issues with natural light, inner rooms, and overall flow. It took some effort to convince the client to reconsider; 2D plans alone didn’t quite paint the picture, so we created a detailed 3D model to represent the final product accurately. This helped him see the benefits of our adjusted layout, ultimately leading to an approved 6-bedroom scheme for seven occupants. We did have to make some minor adjustments later on, including council requests for roof amendments on the first-floor extension. But we addressed this through a householder application and change of use—keeping the project on track and the client happy.