Do you cover all of Bromley?

We cover Bromley town centre, Beckenham, Penge, Anerley, Chislehurst, Orpington, Petts Wood, West Wickham, Hayes, Biggin Hill, St Mary Cray, Shortlands, including postcode districts BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4, BR5, BR6, BR7, BR8, SE20, SE26, TN16. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Bromley affect hmo licensing?

National mandatory HMO licensing applies in Bromley as everywhere in England. Councils can add further schemes, so check the current position with Bromley Council before letting. 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.

HMO licensing support in Bromley | Peachtree Maintenance

HMO licensing in Bromley: the local picture

For a Bromley shared house, record household numbers, facilities and the current room arrangement before deciding the licensing route. The council states that mandatory HMO licensing is its only licensing scheme, but smaller shares in Beckenham or Penge may still have HMO management duties. Peachtree Maintenance can support the collection of safety records and organise identified repair work. Check the statutory scope, exemptions and current council guidance directly, especially when changing a family letting to room-by-room occupation. Maintenance assistance does not determine planning consent or guarantee a licence 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.

Districts we visit for hmo licensing

Bromley town centre, Beckenham, Penge, Anerley, Chislehurst, Orpington, Petts Wood, West Wickham, Hayes, Biggin Hill, St Mary Cray, Shortlands, covering postcode districts BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4, BR5, BR6, BR7, BR8, SE20, SE26, TN16.

HMO licensing support in Bromley