Landlords & Investors
Refurbishments built for return on investment.
Cost-controlled, professionally managed refurbishments for buy-to-let landlords, HMO investors and property portfolio owners across London. Programme. Cost. Quality. Delivered.
Your investment. Our management.
Landlords and property investors have different priorities to homeowners. Programme matters — every week a property sits empty costs you money. Cost control matters — overruns destroy your yield. Specification matters — the wrong finish for your market is money wasted.
RCB understands investor requirements. We deliver refurbishments to an agreed specification and programme. We provide itemised estimates before work starts and cost reports throughout. We manage all trades and inspections so you do not have to.
We are experienced in working with landlords who are not local to their properties, investors who are managing multiple projects simultaneously, and property owners who need reliable delivery without constant hands-on involvement.
Whether you are upgrading a single buy-to-let, converting a house to an HMO, refurbishing a portfolio of flats or buying and refurbishing a property to sell, RCB is the right contractor.
What's included
How It Works
The RCB process for this service.
Investment Assessment
We review the property, understand your investment goals and produce a scope of works matched to your target market and budget.
Specification & Estimate
A specification document and itemised estimate giving you full cost visibility before committing. Programme included.
Managed Delivery
RCB manages all trades. You receive weekly written updates and site photos. No requirement for on-site presence.
Completion & Handover
Thorough snagging, all compliance documents, certificates and handover pack. Property ready to let or sell.
Planning & Regulations
Investment property refurbishments may require electrical installation condition reports (EICR), gas safety certificates, HMO licences (for properties with 5+ occupants in 3+ storeys, or by local authority requirement), planning permission for change of use, and Building Regulations approval for structural works. Fire safety compliance is mandatory for HMOs. RCB advises on all compliance requirements as part of the project.
FAQs
Common questions.
Can you manage a refurbishment while I am overseas?
Yes. RCB provides weekly written progress reports, site photos and can arrange site CCTV access where available. We handle all site management, supplier coordination and inspection management. You remain informed without needing to be on site.
What is the difference between a standard refurbishment and an HMO conversion?
An HMO conversion involves changing the use of a property so it is occupied by multiple unrelated households. This typically requires additional fire safety measures (fire doors, interlinked alarms, emergency lighting), specific room sizes and amenity ratios, and may require planning permission and/or HMO licensing. RCB coordinates all of this.
Can you advise on specification for the rental market?
Yes. We have experience across different rental market segments and can advise on appropriate specification — balancing quality, durability and cost against the rental income achievable for your market.
Do you manage multiple units at the same time?
Yes. We regularly manage multiple investment refurbishments simultaneously. If you have a portfolio of properties requiring work, we can schedule and phase them to maximise your programme efficiency.
Can you help with refurbish-to-sell projects?
Yes. We work with investors who are buying, refurbishing and selling. We understand the different cost/specification balance required compared to a buy-to-let and can advise accordingly.
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