Do you cover all of Richmond upon Thames?

We cover Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Hampton Wick, Barnes, East Sheen, Mortlake, Kew, Whitton, Ham, St Margarets, including postcode districts TW1, TW2, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, SW13, SW14, KT1. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Richmond upon Thames affect hmo licensing?

National mandatory HMO licensing applies in Richmond upon Thames as everywhere in England. Councils can add further schemes, so check the current position with Richmond upon Thames 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.

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HMO licensing in Richmond upon Thames: the local picture

A Twickenham shared house should be assessed using its real occupancy and amenities, not just the description in an advertisement. National mandatory HMO licensing generally applies to five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities, subject to statutory criteria and exemptions. Peachtree Maintenance can help organise inspection evidence and practical maintenance for the property file. Ask Richmond Council to confirm current licensing requirements for the address before an application or change of use. Planning matters remain separate, and a gas or electrical certificate does not itself establish permission to operate an HMO.

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

Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Hampton Wick, Barnes, East Sheen, Mortlake, Kew, Whitton, Ham, St Margarets, covering postcode districts TW1, TW2, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, SW13, SW14, KT1.

HMO licensing support in Richmond upon Thames