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. Omagh is 28 miles south of Derry. We price professional and co-living HMO refurbs there against Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT78, BT79 and BT81
- Location
- 28 miles south of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Omagh involve?
- Smart heating and lighting controls
- Sound insulation between rooms
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- High-quality fire doors and finishes
- Ensuite to every room where space allows
Which rules apply in Omagh?
Here is what usually applies to a Omagh job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent; the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council licenses for every council.
- 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 Omagh?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Omagh follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–16 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Omagh, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Omagh landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Moving from student or budget lets to professional sharers
- Town-centre houses near transport links
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Omagh
Is co-living treated differently from an HMO?
If unrelated people share facilities, it is normally an HMO, whatever it is called. Larger schemes can also raise planning questions.
Do you cover all of Omagh?
Yes. We work across Omagh and the BT78, BT79 and BT81 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Tyrone. Nearby places we also cover include Strabane, Enniskillen, Londonderry County Borough.
Does a shared house in Omagh 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 Omagh?
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 Omagh
- Strabane · 17 mi
- Enniskillen · 22 mi
- Londonderry County Borough · 27 mi
- Derry · 28 mi
- Armagh · 31 mi
- Portadown · 36 mi
- All of County Tyrone