Void property works · Northern Ireland

Void property works in Antrim and Newtownabbey

Empty homes in Antrim and Newtownabbey lose rent every week they stand empty. We help social landlords bring voids back to their lettable standard quickly and properly.

Social landlords in Antrim and Newtownabbey can appoint us for void property works, from a single home to a programme. Social homes in Antrim and Newtownabbey are owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and housing associations. We work to the Northern Ireland Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Antrim and Newtownabbey at a glance

Council: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Nation: Northern Ireland
Council homes: Housing Executive and housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (NI)
Damp and mould timescales: No timescale law found
Population: 143,756 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.90 (our estimate)

In Northern Ireland the Housing Executive, not the council, is the public landlord. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Antrim and Newtownabbey?

In Northern Ireland, councils are not housing authorities. Social homes in Antrim and Newtownabbey are owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and by registered housing associations, which are regulated by the Department for Communities.

What do we cover in Antrim and Newtownabbey?

Void inspection against your lettable standard, with photos
Plastering, making good, decoration and flooring to your spec
Kitchen and bathroom repairs or replacement
Damp and mould treatment and the causes behind it
Handover pack with certificates and photographs

How do we deliver it?

Every void has a written scope agreed before work starts. If we find something extra once the home is opened up, such as a rotten floor or a hidden leak, we photograph it and send you a priced variation for approval before doing it.

Which rules apply in Antrim and Newtownabbey?

Northern Ireland has its own gas safety regulations, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004, enforced by HSENI. We confirm in writing, before appointment, who will carry out any gas work and the registration they hold.

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What do void property works cost in Antrim and Newtownabbey?

Our guide range for a minor void in Antrim and Newtownabbey is £1,350–£3,150 per void. That is the UK range of £1,500–£3,500 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.90 (our own estimate); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about void property works in Antrim and Newtownabbey

Who is the social landlord in Antrim and Newtownabbey?

Which housing standard applies in Antrim and Newtownabbey?

In Northern Ireland, the Housing Executive and registered housing associations work to the Northern Ireland Decent Homes Standard, which the Department for Communities consulted on revising in 2025–26.

Can you take on void property works in Antrim and Newtownabbey as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Antrim and Newtownabbey can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for void property works, working under their systems and their client's specification.