Property Compliance for Landlords and Letting Agents in Merton
Merton has a selective licensing scheme and an additional HMO licence for seven named wards. Primelinks Solutions Ltd coordinates the safety certificates that rented homes in Merton need, for letting agents, property managers and landlords with more than one property.
Merton licensing at a glance
| Area | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Selective licensing | You need a selective licence if you own and rent out a property covered by the scheme. Some converted buildings and blocks of flats also count. |
| Additional HMO licensing | For HMOs with three or four people forming more than one household in Colliers Wood, Cricket Green, Figge’s Marsh, Graveney, Lavender Fields, Longthornton or Pollards Hill wards. |
| Portfolios | A separate application is needed for each property. |
Information is taken from the council’s published pages at the time of writing. Always confirm your property on the Merton Council licensing page. We do not make licensing decisions, and licence applications are made to the council.
Certificates we coordinate for Merton 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
Which Merton wards does the additional HMO scheme cover?
The council lists Colliers Wood, Cricket Green, Figge’s Marsh, Graveney, Lavender Fields, Longthornton and Pollards Hill, for HMOs with three or four people forming more than one household.
Can Primelinks apply for the Merton 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 Merton 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 Merton postcodes, or call 07506 892739.