Property Compliance for Landlords and Letting Agents in Bexley
Bexley’s selective licensing scheme covers Belvedere ward, while HMOs elsewhere in the borough follow the council’s HMO rules. Primelinks Solutions Ltd coordinates the safety certificates that rented homes in Bexley need, for letting agents, property managers and landlords with more than one property.
Bexley licensing at a glance
| Area | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Selective licensing | The council has designated a scheme covering Belvedere ward. Such schemes are time-limited to five years, so check the current dates. |
| HMOs | If a property is an HMO let to fewer than five people, the council says to check whether it sits inside the selective licensing area. |
Information is taken from the council’s published pages at the time of writing. Always confirm your property on the Bexley Council licensing page. We do not make licensing decisions, and licence applications are made to the council.
Certificates we coordinate for Bexley 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 Bexley have selective licensing?
Yes, in Belvedere ward. Check the council’s property licensing schemes page for current dates and boundaries.
Can Primelinks apply for the Bexley 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 Bexley 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 Bexley postcodes, or call 07506 892739.