- Area
- Belfast
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23
- Location
- 9 miles east of Belfast
Newtownards is a town of about 29,000 people, 9 miles east of Belfast. We cover every part of it, from BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23 out to Dundonald, Bangor (County Down).
What HMO works do we carry out in Newtownards?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Newtownards and BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Newtownards
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Newtownards
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Newtownards
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Newtownards
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Newtownards
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newtownards
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Newtownards
- Student HMO refurbishment in Newtownards
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Newtownards
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Newtownards
- Communal kitchen refits in Newtownards
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newtownards
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newtownards
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Newtownards
- Fire doors in Newtownards
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Newtownards
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newtownards
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newtownards
- Sound insulation in Newtownards
- EPC and energy upgrades in Newtownards
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newtownards
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Newtownards
- Extensions for extra rooms in Newtownards
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Newtownards
HMO rules for Newtownards
- The NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council runs licensing for every council; licences usually last 5 years.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) sets the usual fire detection and door expectations.
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent.
In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
Guide prices in Newtownards
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,600 – £8,100 | letting room |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,600 – £9,000 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
- Dundonald (4 mi)
- Bangor (County Down) (5 mi)
- Holywood (6 mi)
- Castlereagh (8 mi)
- Belfast (9 mi)
- Carrickfergus (10 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Newtownards do you work in?
All of them, including BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23, and the surrounding parts of Belfast.
Does a shared house in Newtownards need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
What HMO services do you offer in Newtownards?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.