Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. Landlords in Newtownards (BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23
- Location
- 9 miles east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newtownards involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Newtownards?
Here is what usually applies to a Newtownards 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.
- 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.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- Licence conditions and council enforcement cover disrepair, damp and mould in licensed HMOs.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Newtownards?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,350 – £4,500 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £360 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Newtownards follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow Set by the council’s deadline on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Newtownards landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Newtownards:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newtownards
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
Do you cover all of Newtownards?
Yes. We work across Newtownards and the BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23 postcode areas, plus the rest of Belfast. Nearby places we also cover include Dundonald, Bangor (County Down), Holywood.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Newtownards?
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 does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Newtownards?
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.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works near Newtownards
- Dundonald · 4 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 5 mi
- Holywood · 6 mi
- Castlereagh · 8 mi
- Belfast · 9 mi
- Carrickfergus · 10 mi
- All of Belfast
Other HMO services in Newtownards
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newtownards
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newtownards
- Communal kitchen refits in Newtownards
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newtownards
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newtownards
- Fire doors in Newtownards
- Extensions for extra rooms in Newtownards
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Newtownards