A 6-bed HMO can usually be served by two well-planned bathrooms and a single shared kitchen. A 9-bed HMO almost always needs three bathrooms, a kitchen with twin appliances, and rethought fire compartmentation. The build cost per bed often comes down as the property scales, but the upfront capex is meaningfully higher.

On 125 North Hill we delivered a 9-bed HMO with feature mezzanine sleeper decks and clever storage design. The size unlocked a premium positioning that wouldn’t have worked at 6 beds.

The right size for your property depends on the building, the local demand and your management strategy.