Property Compliance for Landlords and Letting Agents in Barnet
Barnet Council has designated selective licensing in Burnt Oak, Colindale North and Colindale South wards, alongside HMO licensing across the borough. Primelinks Solutions Ltd coordinates the safety certificates that rented homes in Barnet need, for letting agents, property managers and landlords with more than one property.
Barnet licensing at a glance
| Area | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Selective licensing | The council’s designation names Burnt Oak, Colindale North and Colindale South wards. |
| HMO licensing | HMOs are licensed as in every English council area; check the category for your property on the council’s HMO page. |
Information is taken from the council’s published pages at the time of writing. Always confirm your property on the Barnet Council licensing page. We do not make licensing decisions, and licence applications are made to the council.
Certificates we coordinate for Barnet 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 selective licensing cover all of Barnet?
The council’s selective licensing designation names Burnt Oak, Colindale North and Colindale South wards. Check your address, and any later changes, on the council page.
Can Primelinks apply for the Barnet 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 Barnet 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 Barnet postcodes, or call 07506 892739.