HMO projects in Bourne are shaped by the rules of South Kesteven District Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.
You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.
HMO rules in South Kesteven District Council
| Rule | South Kesteven District Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm South Kesteven District Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether South Kesteven District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO void refurbishment work in Bourne
We turn round empty HMO rooms in Bourne between tenancies: inspection, repairs, redecoration, a deep clean and safety checks, finished with photos you can use to advertise the room. Each job is quoted per room or per job after we have seen it.
Because tenants can now give notice at any point in the year, voids in Bourne are harder to predict. We agree standard finishes and a set checklist with landlords across Lincolnshire, so a room can be put right without waiting on decisions.
- Completion photos ready for advertising the room
- Repairs, filling and redecoration to an agreed standard
- Move-out inspection with dated photos
- Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas
- Gas safety and electrical report dates reviewed