A professional or co-living HMO refurbishment creates a higher-specification shared home: ensuite bedrooms, well-designed shared kitchens and lounges, good sound insulation, and finishes aimed at working tenants. In Larne, a town of about 18,000 people in County Antrim, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT40
- Location
- 18 miles north of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Larne involve?
- Ensuite to every room where space allows
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- High-quality fire doors and finishes
- Sound insulation between rooms
- Designer communal kitchen and lounge
Which rules apply in Larne?
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Larne must satisfy national law for Northern Ireland, the NI HMO standards and licence conditions and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
- Space and amenity standards come from the HMO (Living Accommodation Standard) Regulations (NI) 2019 and the licence conditions.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Larne?
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,600 – £9,000 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £810 – £1,800 | wall |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Larne can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–16 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Larne, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Larne landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Larne:
- Larger houses with room for ensuites
- Town-centre houses near transport links
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Larne
Do you do the interior design?
We coordinate finishes and fittings with you, and can work with your interior designer or furnishing supplier.
Which postcodes in Larne do you work in?
All of them, including BT40, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Does a shared house in Larne 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.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Larne?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs near Larne
- Carrickfergus · 9 mi
- Newtownabbey · 14 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 14 mi
- Holywood · 15 mi
- Dundonald · 18 mi
- Belfast · 18 mi
- All of County Antrim