A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. For a house in Holywood we start with a measured survey, check the NI HMO standards and licence conditions for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- County Down, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT4 and BT18
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Holywood involve?
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
Which rules apply in Holywood?
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 Holywood before we price.
- 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.
- All new HMOs need planning permission; councils such as Belfast apply HMO policy areas and limits on concentration.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Holywood?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,150 – £5,850 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,600 – £4,050 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,800 – £5,400 | house |
| 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 |
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 10–20 weeks. 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?
Landlords in Holywood most often ask us for this when:
- A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Holywood
Do you handle building control?
Yes. The building work in a large HMO conversion (partitions, fire separation, drainage, electrics) needs to meet the building regulations, and the conversion can also count as a material change of use. We confirm the route with building control, coordinate inspections and give you the completion paperwork.
Which postcodes in Holywood do you work in?
All of them, including BT4 and BT18, and the surrounding parts of County Down.
Does a shared house in Holywood 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 large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) 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.
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) 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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