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 Strabane, a town of about 14,000 people in County Tyrone, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT82
- Location
- 14 miles south-west of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Strabane involve?
- Bike and bin storage
- Smart heating and lighting controls
- Designer communal kitchen and lounge
- High-quality fire doors and finishes
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
Which rules apply in Strabane?
The rules below are the Northern Ireland-wide position for this kind of work. The NI HMO Unit’s standards and licence conditions apply on top, so we always check the address in Strabane before we price.
- 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.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Strabane?
| 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 |
Prices in Strabane are shown with our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 8–16 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Strabane 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 Strabane
Do you do the interior design?
We coordinate finishes and fittings with you, and can work with your interior designer or furnishing supplier.
How far do you travel from Strabane?
We cover the whole of County Tyrone and work UK-wide. For Strabane the nearest towns on our list are Londonderry County Borough (14 miles), Derry (14 miles), Omagh (17 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Strabane?
With the local council for the address. 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.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Strabane?
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 Strabane
- Londonderry County Borough · 14 mi
- Derry · 14 mi
- Omagh · 17 mi
- Enniskillen · 34 mi
- Coleraine · 38 mi
- Armagh · 46 mi
- All of County Tyrone
Other HMO services in Strabane
- Ensuite installation in Strabane
- Sound insulation in Strabane
- Communal kitchen refits in Strabane
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Strabane
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Strabane
- EPC and energy upgrades in Strabane
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Strabane
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Strabane
