Property Compliance for Landlords and Letting Agents in Brent
Brent states that private rented properties must be licensed under one of its schemes, with additional licensing reaching HMOs that mandatory licensing does not. Primelinks Solutions Ltd coordinates the safety certificates that rented homes in Brent need, for letting agents, property managers and landlords with more than one property.
Brent licensing at a glance
| Area | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Licensing in Brent | The council says all private rented properties must have a licence to be legally let, under one of its schemes. |
| Additional licensing | Includes HMOs not covered by mandatory licensing, such as section 257 HMOs (unless exempt) and HMOs in purpose-built blocks with three or more self-contained flats. |
| Designation notices | The council has published notices for additional licensing; check its page for current dates. |
Information is taken from the council’s published pages at the time of writing. Always confirm your property on the Brent Council licensing page. We do not make licensing decisions, and licence applications are made to the council.
Certificates we coordinate for Brent properties
- Gas safety certificates (CP12)
- Electrical safety reports (EICR)
- Energy performance certificates
- Smoke and CO alarm checks
- Fire risk assessments
- Legionella risk assessments
- HMO compliance documents
Before you apply for a licence
- Confirm the category for each address on the council page.
- Read the licence conditions for that category. They commonly refer to gas, electrical and fire safety.
- Check certificate dates so nothing expires mid-application. Our compliance calendar shows usual renewal intervals.
- Group the work by address so one visit can cover several checks. See our landlord compliance packs.
Frequently asked questions
Does a purpose-built block in Brent ever need an HMO licence?
The council says its additional licensing includes HMOs in purpose-built flats, meaning blocks with three or more self-contained flats. Check the council page for the exact criteria and any exemptions.
Can Primelinks apply for the Brent licence for me?
Licence applications are made to the council. We coordinate the safety certificates and inspections your licence conditions may ask for, and the council decides licensing.
Can you quote several Brent properties together?
Yes. Send the addresses and the checks each property needs and we quote them together.
Asbestos surveys are handled by our specialist sister service, asbestoslondonsurvey.co.uk. We coordinate qualified providers; accreditation is held by the individual provider who carries out each inspection.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Licensing schemes change; check the council’s current rules for your property.
Request a quote with your Brent postcodes, or call 07506 892739.