Turn a standard house into a high-yielding HMO with MHC Construction. We handle the full conversion — layout design, structural alterations, fire compliance, en-suite installation, kitchen specification and finish — to deliver a property that's ready to let on day one.
What's included
- Layout planning to maximise lettable rooms
- Structural alterations, RSJs and stud-work
- En-suite installations to bedrooms
- Fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting and signage
- Communal kitchen specification and install
- Article 4 / planning support coordination
Who it's for
- Investors buying 3-bed semis to convert to 4–6 bed HMOs
- Landlords adding HMOs to their portfolio
- Agencies and sourcing companies delivering for clients
Our process
- 1
Feasibility
Survey the property, map a compliant layout, price the conversion.
- 2
Design & permits
Plans drawn, building control engaged, planning coordinated.
- 3
Build
Structural, first fix, second fix, finishes, fire compliance.
- 4
Sign-off
Building control sign-off, compliance pack, ready-to-let handover.
Why MHC
- End-to-end conversion under one contract
- Deep familiarity with Lincoln's HMO licensing and student demand
- Fire compliance done right the first time
- Fast hand-over for academic-year lettings
Pricing
Conversions are bespoke. Most 4–6 bed Lincoln HMO conversions land between £45k–£90k+ depending on structural scope.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission?+
A C3-to-C4 conversion (up to 6 occupants) is usually permitted development, unless an Article 4 direction applies. Larger HMOs need full planning. We'll advise on yours.
Do you handle fire compliance?+
Yes — fire doors, mains-wired alarms, emergency lighting and signage are scoped from day one.
Can you add en-suites?+
Yes. Most of our HMO conversions include en-suites to maximise rent and reduce communal bathroom pressure.
What kind of yield can a Lincoln HMO achieve?+
Well-specified 5–6 bed student and professional HMOs in Lincoln commonly return 10–15% gross yield. We can share recent case studies on request.
How long does a full HMO conversion take?+
A typical 3-bed to 5–6 bed conversion runs 10–16 weeks on site depending on structural scope and planning route.
Do you help with property sourcing?+
We don't source, but we happily run a free pre-purchase feasibility on any property you're considering so you buy with eyes open.
Can you handle mandatory HMO licence applications?+
The application is yours to submit, but we provide the compliance evidence, floorplans and photos the council requires.