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. In Holywood, a town of about 13,000 people in County Down, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Down, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT4 and BT18
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Holywood involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Holywood?
Here is what usually applies to a Holywood 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.
- 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.
- 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 Holywood?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Holywood 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 Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Holywood, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Holywood landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Holywood
Do you deal with the council for me?
We give you the evidence and can talk the council through the works if you want. The licence and any correspondence stay in your name.
Do you cover all of Holywood?
Yes. We work across Holywood and the BT4 and BT18 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Down. Nearby places we also cover include Dundonald, Newtownabbey, Belfast.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Holywood?
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 Holywood?
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 Holywood
- Dundonald · 3 mi
- Newtownabbey · 4 mi
- Belfast · 5 mi
- Castlereagh · 5 mi
- Carrickfergus · 5 mi
- Newtownards · 6 mi
- All of County Down
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