A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. In Portadown, a town of about 33,000 people in County Armagh, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT62, BT63 and BT64
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Portadown involve?
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
Which rules apply in Portadown?
Here is what usually applies to a Portadown job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Portadown?
| 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 |
Prices in Portadown 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: 4–10 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Portadown landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
- An existing small HMO needs bringing up to date
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Portadown
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 Portadown?
We cover the whole of County Armagh and work UK-wide. For Portadown the nearest towns on our list are Craigavon (3 miles), Banbridge (8 miles), Armagh (10 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Portadown?
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 Portadown?
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 Portadown
- Craigavon · 3 mi
- Banbridge · 8 mi
- Armagh · 10 mi
- Newry · 17 mi
- Lisburn · 18 mi
- Antrim · 22 mi
- All of County Armagh
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