Property Compliance for Landlords and Letting Agents in Havering
Havering’s new selective and additional HMO licensing schemes took effect on 18 March 2026. Primelinks Solutions Ltd coordinates the safety certificates that rented homes in Havering need, for letting agents, property managers and landlords with more than one property.
Havering licensing at a glance
| Area | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Selective licensing | Applies to privately rented homes in the designated area let to single families or up to two unrelated tenants. |
| Additional HMO licensing | Applies to homes rented to three or four unrelated people who share amenities. The council describes it as borough-wide. |
| Renewals | Landlords whose licence was due to expire in 2026 could begin applying for the new schemes from 25 January 2026. |
Information is taken from the council’s published pages at the time of writing. Always confirm your property on the Havering Council licensing page. We do not make licensing decisions, and licence applications are made to the council.
Certificates we coordinate for Havering 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
When did Havering’s new licensing schemes start?
The council says the new selective and additional HMO schemes took effect on 18 March 2026.
Can Primelinks apply for the Havering 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 Havering 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 Havering postcodes, or call 07707 999369.