Do you cover all of Bexley?

We cover Bexleyheath, Bexley, Welling, Sidcup, Erith, Belvedere, Crayford, Slade Green, Northumberland Heath, Albany Park, Blackfen, including postcode districts DA1, DA5, DA6, DA7, DA8, DA14, DA15, DA16, DA17, DA18. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Bexley affect hmo licensing?

Bexley Council runs its own licensing arrangements on top of national mandatory HMO licensing. Our summary was last checked on 2026-10-20; always confirm the current position on the council website. Licence conditions commonly require current safety certificates to be available on request, which is why we keep every document digitally against the property.

Does a four-person HMO need a licence?

It may do under a council's additional licensing scheme, even though it falls below the usual mandatory five-person threshold. Check the property's address, occupancy and scheme rules with the council. The absence of mandatory licensing does not remove other housing management responsibilities.

What documents do I need for an HMO licence?

Start with the council's current checklist. Common items include floor plans, room measurements, management details and relevant safety records. Requirements vary, and some documents depend on the property's installations. We help identify gaps rather than promising one universal document pack will suit every application.

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HMO licensing in Bexley: the local picture

Preparing a Sidcup or Crayford shared house for licensing starts with reliable occupancy information and a floor layout, not simply a list of certificates. National mandatory HMO licensing generally applies to five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities. Ask Bexley Council about the exact property and check planning requirements independently, including the council's Article 4 guidance where relevant. Peachtree Maintenance coordinates the maintenance evidence, inspections and agreed repairs that support an application, without guaranteeing a licensing or planning decision.

What the rules say

In England a mandatory licence is needed where five or more people from two or more households share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom. Councils can also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs and selective licensing for other private lets.

Applications usually need current gas, electrical and fire safety documents, floor plans and management details. Licences commonly run for up to five years and carry conditions. We help gather the evidence and keep it current. We are not a law firm.

Bexley licensing

Bexley operates selective licensing for eligible privately rented homes in Belvedere Ward, subject to exemptions including properties requiring an HMO licence. The scheme runs from 13 January 2025 to 12 January 2030.

Source: Bexley Council, last checked 2026-10-20.

Districts we visit for hmo licensing

Bexleyheath, Bexley, Welling, Sidcup, Erith, Belvedere, Crayford, Slade Green, Northumberland Heath, Albany Park, Blackfen, covering postcode districts DA1, DA5, DA6, DA7, DA8, DA14, DA15, DA16, DA17, DA18.

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