# HMO Approval Rates Shock Northern Ireland | Belfast News

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-09-14T05:15:57+00:00
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HMO approvals in Northern Ireland are skyrocketing—with over 94% of applications getting green light since 2019, sparking alarm that family homes are being converted into student housing amid a severe shortage. Belfast alone handles 83% of the cases, while Derry City and Strabane sees a sharp rise tied to Ulster University’s Magee campus expansion. Critics call the approval rate a “license to print money,” demanding local limits and resident input to curb unchecked growth and tackle rising anti-social behavior. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.irishnews.com/news/northern-ireland/hmos-license-to-print-money-as-foi-data-shows-94-applications-successful-WZ3LDGWIMZAD5CGTGYNALHS72Q/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/69c355793574f8d5 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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