HMO Application Handling Service

Our Property License Services

At DGTS we offer a simple, hassle-free service to help you obtain the correct licence for your property. We are experts when it comes to property licensing and our service is available throughout London area and beyond.

We start by checking what type of licence you need. Once you have confirmed a booking, we send you a property licensing information pack that helps to explain the process and answer your questions.

We ask you for certain information required to complete the application form and arrange a convenient date to inspect your property. The inspection will provide a written report and highlight any compliance issues. We provide simple, impartial and expert advice to help you understand and comply with the law.

If you do not have a floorplan (essential to accompany most applications), we can prepare one for you for an extra fee. If your property is an HMO, we will provide a fire safety procedure notice for you to display in the property.

We prepare the licence application together with notifications forms which must be sent to all interested parties. Once the application is ready, we check the council’s licence application fee and highlight any discounts available. The application can then be submitted.

Our service doesn’t stop there. You can contact us for licensing advice by email or telephone throughout the application process.

In due course, the council will send you a draft licence and give you at least 14 days to comment on the terms and conditions before the licence is approved. If you have any concerns about the draft licence, we can prepare a written representation for you at no extra cost.

Our Fees

For property licensing within the London area, we offer a fixed-price service for handling your licence application from start to finish, for property outside of London please get in contact for a customised quote;

Mandatory HMO licence application, up to six occupants (excluding the council’s licence application fee): £925+VAT
Additional and selective licence application, up to six occupants (excluding the council’s licence application fee): £825+VAT
Selective licence application, reduced rate if the property is let to a single family (excluding the council’s licence application fee): £725+VAT
HMOs with 7 or more occupants and section 257 HMOs: Price on application (POA)

Optional Extra Services

We also offer to arrange certification for your property, including fire alarm certificates, energy performance certificates, emergency lighting certificates, electrical certificates, gas certificates, PAT tests, and much more. All of this is available at fiercely competitive rates that won't burn a hole in your pocket.

Types of property license schemes

Mandatory HMO

The mandatory HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) regulation applies to any property with five or more people and two or more households that share facilities, regardless of the number of stories. This regulation is mandatory and applies to all properties across England.
In essence, if your property meets the criteria of having multiple occupants and shared facilities, then it falls under the mandatory HMO regulation. Compliance with this regulation is essential for landlords to ensure the safety and well-being of their tenants, as well as to avoid any legal implications that may arise from non-compliance.

Additional HMO

The Additional HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) regulation applies to properties that have been converted into self-contained flats without complying with the Building Regulations Act of 1991, in most boroughs. In some boroughs, this regulation applies to any let property shared by three or more people.
It's important for landlords to note that compliance with the Additional HMO regulation is mandatory in certain boroughs and can vary across different regions. This regulation helps ensure that properties meet minimum standards for health, safety, and living conditions, and failure to comply can result in legal consequences. Therefore, it's important for landlords to stay informed and comply with all relevant regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of their tenants.

Selective

Selective licensing applies to privately rented single-family properties, including those that are not shared, in several London boroughs, including Bexley, Barking and Dagenham, Brent, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackeny, Haringey, Harrow, Harvering, Hammersmith & Fulham, Islington, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, and Waltham Forest.
Landlords operating in these areas should take note of the selective licensing regulation, which requires them to apply for a license for each property they own and meet certain standards for property management. Failure to comply with this regulation can result in significant fines and legal consequences.
Therefore, landlords in these areas should ensure that they are fully informed of the selective licensing requirements and have obtained the necessary license to ensure the safety and well-being of their tenants, as well as to avoid any potential legal implications.