HMO to C1 Luxury Serviced Apartments Design Idea & Example

Although our client’s concept involved a change of use from C4 (house in multiple occupation) to C1 luxury serviced apartments, we think there are good lessons to be learned here for HMO landlords. The COVID-19 crisis has shown how important it is – if at all possible – for every individual, couple or small family to have its own bathroom for health reasons.

We’ve gone from a cheery view of young people living together celebrated in TV comedies down the years to an awareness of the drawbacks. The HMO of the future should make sure each bedroom not only comes with an ensuite but also enough space for a desk and for the resident to relax on their own if they want – or need, as has sadly been the case in 2020 – to spend time away from their housemates.

So whether you are aiming for high-end luxury apartments like our client here or simply want to make sure your HMO is a good place to live, we think this is a good example to follow. Careful thought about what should go where meant we could balance the number of rooms our client needed with making sure each of them was comfortable and spacious. We think it’s important to be able to live in dignity and safety whether you have a building of your own or not. And we think the landlords who keep that in mind are the ones who will thrive in the long run.