Property Compliance for Landlords and Letting Agents in Croydon
Croydon has a Selective Licensing Scheme 2026 and an Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2026, covering designated areas of the borough. Primelinks Solutions Ltd coordinates the safety certificates that rented homes in Croydon need, for letting agents, property managers and landlords with more than one property.
Croydon licensing at a glance
| Area | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Selective licensing 2026 | Applies to qualifying privately rented properties in the designated areas, unless the property is already licensed as an HMO. |
| Additional HMO licensing 2026 | The council’s designation was made on 25 March 2026. |
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Continues to apply. |
Information is taken from the council’s published pages at the time of writing. Always confirm your property on the Croydon Council licensing page. We do not make licensing decisions, and licence applications are made to the council.
Certificates we coordinate for Croydon 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 licensed HMO in Croydon also need a selective licence?
No. The council says a property already licensed under its mandatory or additional HMO scheme does not need a selective licence for the same property.
Can Primelinks apply for the Croydon 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 Croydon 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 Croydon postcodes, or call 07506 892739.