Do you cover all of Greenwich?

We cover Greenwich, East Greenwich, Greenwich Peninsula, Charlton, Woolwich, Plumstead, Abbey Wood, Eltham, Kidbrooke, Blackheath, Shooters Hill, Thamesmead, including postcode districts SE3, SE7, SE9, SE10, SE18, SE28, SE2. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Greenwich affect hmo licensing?

Greenwich 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 Greenwich: the local picture

Greenwich confirms additional licensing for smaller HMOs across the borough, alongside national mandatory HMO licensing. A house shared near Woolwich or a converted property in Charlton therefore needs an occupancy-based council check, not just a bedroom count. Collect household details, plans and existing safety records before seeking guidance. Peachtree Maintenance supports inspections, remedial works and evidence preparation for the property file. Licence conditions, planning permission and building standards remain separate questions, and the council should confirm how they apply to the proposed use of the accommodation.

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.

Greenwich licensing

Greenwich operates borough-wide additional HMO licensing for smaller shared properties. Its selective licensing guidance covers eligible single-household or two-individual rentals in Woolwich Riverside, Woolwich Common, Shooters Hill, Plumstead Common and Plumstead Glyndon, with exemptions including licensed HMOs; check the exact address against council information.

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

Districts we visit for hmo licensing

Greenwich, East Greenwich, Greenwich Peninsula, Charlton, Woolwich, Plumstead, Abbey Wood, Eltham, Kidbrooke, Blackheath, Shooters Hill, Thamesmead, covering postcode districts SE3, SE7, SE9, SE10, SE18, SE28, SE2.

HMO licensing support in Greenwich