Design Support
Property Design That Meets Compliance and Adds Value
Yuno’s Design Support Services are specifically tailored to assist landlords and property investors in creating compliant and functional Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), multi-unit residential, and short-let properties. By focusing on effective property layout planning and adherence to regulations — including HMO and short-let licensing and planning requirements — Yuno ensures that properties not only meet legal standards but also enhance tenant satisfaction and maximise your property’s potential yield and asset value. Our designs created by Enivromental Health Officers accredied by the CIEH, RTPI Planners and Architects.
Why Effective Design Matters for Licensing, Planning, and ROI
Effective property design is crucial for landlords who are required to comply with licensing and planning requirements. Proper layouts ensure that room sizes meet minimum standards and that fire safety regulations are adhered to, reducing legal risk. Well-designed properties are more appealing to tenants, leading to higher occupancy, increased retention, and enhanced property value. By optimising space through efficient planning, landlords can maximise available floor area — and rental income. Furthermore, good design helps properties stand out in a crowded market.
Checklist for Property Design Compliance
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Internal Layouts: Ensure shared spaces, bedrooms, and kitchens meet local HMO and amenity standards.
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Fire Strategy: Designs must support safe escape routes, fire door locations, and compartmentation.
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Space Standards: Meet national minimum space standards and avoid planning refusals.
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Daylight & Ventilation: Habitable rooms must meet environmental health requirements.
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Accessibility: Adapt layouts to meet Part M and futureproof for different tenant needs.
How It Works What Every Property Design Strategy Should Include
1. Measured Surveys & Drawings
We map your property accurately with scaled plans, elevations, and layouts.
2. Property and HMO Design Review
We assess your plans to ensure they meet licensing, planning and amenity requirements.
3. Fire & Compartmentation Design
We integrate fire risk considerations directly into the architectural layout.
4. Planning & Licensing-Ready Packs
All drawings are built to meet submission requirements for planning, licensing, or building control.
5. Conversion Feasibility Studies
We help you test if a design will work before you commit to costly work.
6. Build-Ready Drawing Sets
We offer packages ready for contractors, with technical detail, schedules, and material specs.
How Yuno Helps: Practical Property Design Services
- Our compliance team includes RTPI Registered Planners, Architects and Environmental Health Officers accredited by the CIEH who review all designs.
- We maintain direct communication with council HMO teams to secure quick guidance and reduce back-and-forth.
- Our design and property professionals assess local markets to provide appraisals of rental uplift potential.
- Yuno can manage the build process for you or put the project out to tender with our vetted contractor network.
Comprehensive Design Services Tailored to Your Needs
Yuno offers a range of tailored design solutions to meet landlords’ specific needs:
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Floor Plan Creation: Yuno helps landlords understand room sizes and meet minimum space requirements for bedrooms, ensuring compliance.
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Interior Design Guidance: Yuno offers architectural drawing support and connects landlords with architects and interior design partners who balance aesthetics and compliance. We also connect you with furniture specialists to maximise occupancy.
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Tailored Design: Our services combine architectural design with deep knowledge of borough-specific compliance rules, often overseen by former Environmental Health Officers.
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Consultations: We provide expert advice to overcome design and planning challenges. Our specialists also guide on planning permission and Permitted Development Rights to expand your property.
Why Yuno?
Our team blends architecture, compliance, and deep property market expertise.
We design with licensing, planning, and fire safety in mind — from day one.
You avoid rejections, site delays, and wasted investment.
We work with landlords, agents, and developers to maximise ROI.
Everything integrates with the wider Yuno compliance platform for seamless management.
Book a call with one of our design specialists to discuss your property goals and compliance challenges. We work with you through every phase — from initial design through to post-project support — to ensure your property is compliant, functional, and ready to perform.
