This project began as a traditional 3 bedroom Victorian end of terrace property sourced via Rightmove in Bexhill on Sea.
£380,000 (including purchase)
Bexhill on Sea
October 2024
Recognising the scale and proportions of the property, and the benefit of an existing loft conversion, the opportunity was clear. The building had the footprint required to meet modern HMO room standards without compromising layout quality.
Working alongside our experienced developer partner, Kangaroo Properties, this was our second project together. The brief was simple:
The property was purchased for £300,000 and funded via a refurbishment bridge facility.
The conversion was structured to be completed under permitted development, removing the need for a full planning application while working closely with Building Control to ensure full compliance.
From day one, the focus was on:
Bellco Construction managed the entire project from strip out to completion.
Works included:
Our team’s experience in HMO compliance ensured that fire safety, electrical certification, sound separation and Building Regulations requirements were addressed from the outset.
The project passed first inspection without issue.
HMO conversions are heavily regulated.
Our in house experience meant we fully understood requirements relating to:
Because the scheme was properly designed and planned from the beginning, challenges were minimal and programme risk was reduced.
The property was refinanced onto a hybrid HMO mortgage product, releasing capital and allowing the developer to recycle funds into the next project.
Since completion in October 2024:
The premium specification directly contributed to long term tenant stability and reduced voids.
This project demonstrates our turnkey HMO delivery capability.
Working with Kangaroo Properties, we provided:
Our build experience meant we had the team, systems and trade relationships to deliver on time and on budget.
This was our second successful project together, reinforcing the strength of the partnership model.
We understand that investors require more than builders.
They require:
We can source deals, deliver compliant refurbishments and manage the entire process through to refinance and tenanting.
If you are an investor or developer looking to scale your HMO portfolio, Bellco Construction offers a fully integrated solution.
From sourcing and refurbishment through to compliance and refinance readiness, our experienced team manages the process end to end.
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