A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. For a house in Larne 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 Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT40
- Location
- 18 miles north of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Larne involve?
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
Which rules apply in Larne?
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 Larne 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.
- All new HMOs need planning permission; councils such as Belfast apply HMO policy areas and limits on concentration.
How much do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Larne?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £27,000 – £67,500 | project |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Larne can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–10 weeks 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 Larne landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
- A three or four-bedroom house you want to let to sharers
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Larne
Does a small HMO need a licence?
In England a mandatory licence is needed when five or more people from two or more households share, and smaller HMOs can need one where the council runs additional licensing. Wales still applies a three-storey test, while in Scotland and Northern Ireland every HMO needs a licence. We check the address and tell you which applies before quoting.
How far do you travel from Larne?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Larne the nearest towns on our list are Carrickfergus (9 miles), Newtownabbey (14 miles), Bangor (County Down) (14 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Larne?
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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Larne?
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.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) near Larne
- Carrickfergus · 9 mi
- Newtownabbey · 14 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 14 mi
- Holywood · 15 mi
- Dundonald · 18 mi
- Belfast · 18 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Larne
- House to HMO conversion in Larne
- Ensuite installation in Larne
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Larne
- Communal kitchen refits in Larne
- Fire doors in Larne
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Larne
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Larne
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Larne