Do you cover all of Lewisham?

We cover Deptford, New Cross, Brockley, Ladywell, Catford, Hither Green, Lee, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Honor Oak, including postcode districts SE4, SE6, SE8, SE12, SE13, SE14, SE23, SE26. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Lewisham affect hmo licensing?

Lewisham 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 Lewisham: the local picture

Lewisham HMO preparation starts with how residents actually live in the property. A New Cross student share and a Sydenham house divided into flats may need different supporting information, even if both are described casually as shared accommodation. The council publishes borough-wide additional HMO licensing for smaller HMOs as well as national mandatory licensing. Peachtree Maintenance can help organise records and maintenance actions against the current layout. Confirm the applicable category, exemptions and licence conditions with Lewisham before relying on an old tenancy description or a previous owner application.

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.

Lewisham licensing

Lewisham selective licensing came into effect on 1 July 2024 and covers nearly all privately rented properties in the borough not already covered by HMO licensing schemes. The council provides an interactive address map and designation notice to confirm which properties and areas are included.

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

Districts we visit for hmo licensing

Deptford, New Cross, Brockley, Ladywell, Catford, Hither Green, Lee, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Honor Oak, covering postcode districts SE4, SE6, SE8, SE12, SE13, SE14, SE23, SE26.

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