Do you cover all of City of London?

We cover Barbican, Golden Lane, Smithfield, Aldersgate, Farringdon Within, Moorgate, Bishopsgate, Aldgate, Temple, Blackfriars, including postcode districts EC1A, EC1Y, EC2V, EC2Y, EC2M, EC2N, EC3A, EC3M, EC3N, EC4A, EC4M, EC4V, EC4Y. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in City of London affect hmo licensing?

National mandatory HMO licensing applies in City of London as everywhere in England. Councils can add further schemes, so check the current position with City of London 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 in City of London | Peachtree Maintenance

HMO licensing in City of London: the local picture

For a shared home near Aldersgate or Aldgate, begin with the actual residents, households and facilities rather than the number of names on an old tenancy agreement. National mandatory HMO licensing generally covers five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities, subject to exemptions. Check the property with the City of London before deciding which requirements apply. Peachtree Maintenance helps collate inspection reports and arrange identified repairs; support with documents does not replace the council decision or establish planning permission for a conversion.

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

Barbican, Golden Lane, Smithfield, Aldersgate, Farringdon Within, Moorgate, Bishopsgate, Aldgate, Temple, Blackfriars, covering postcode districts EC1A, EC1Y, EC2V, EC2Y, EC2M, EC2N, EC3A, EC3M, EC3N, EC4A, EC4M, EC4V, EC4Y.

HMO licensing support in City of London