A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Coleraine is 27 miles east of Derry. We price small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) there against Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. With students as well as working sharers renting in Coleraine, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT51 and BT52
- Location
- 27 miles east of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Coleraine involve?
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Decoration and durable flooring
Which rules apply in Coleraine?
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Coleraine must satisfy national law for Northern Ireland, the NI HMO standards and licence conditions and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Coleraine?
| 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 Coleraine 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–10 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Coleraine, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Coleraine, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Coleraine landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Coleraine:
- 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 Coleraine
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.
Which postcodes in Coleraine do you work in?
All of them, including BT51 and BT52, and the surrounding parts of County Londonderry.
Does a shared house in Coleraine 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Coleraine?
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 Coleraine
- Ballymena · 24 mi
- Derry · 27 mi
- Londonderry County Borough · 27 mi
- Antrim · 34 mi
- Strabane · 38 mi
- Larne · 39 mi
- All of County Londonderry
Other HMO services in Coleraine
- House to HMO conversion in Coleraine
- Ensuite installation in Coleraine
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Coleraine
- Communal kitchen refits in Coleraine
- Fire doors in Coleraine
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Coleraine
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Coleraine
- Extensions for extra rooms in Coleraine