Free checker
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Check a postcode, open the council page, and use the guides before paying for anything.
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Conveyancers
Use the site as a faster starting point for licensing due diligence, with links into council pages, due diligence guides, and future premium review paths.
Conveyancing questions often need a structured licensing risk summary before a client commits further time or cost. The aim here is to give a clear starting point and a clear list of what still needs verifying.
Useful starting points
Free portfolio check
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Tell us about the properties or areas you work across and we will scope a licensing check for your portfolio. No obligation — we will confirm what we can cover before any paid work.
Related next reads
Use these guides to move from the current topic into the next licensing or due diligence question.
Landlord licensing due diligence
A practical due diligence route for buyers, landlords, and investors checking licensing exposure before exchange, letting, or refinance.
Article 4 and licensing
How planning controls and landlord licensing can overlap, and why HMO buyers often need to check both.
Licensing fees and exemptions
What councils usually charge, where discounts can appear, and why fee summaries still need checking against live council wording.
Helpful next routes
Use the free tools first, then move into a paid review or due diligence route only if the decision needs a clearer written record.
Property Licensing Check
£29 · Live now
A property-specific PDF licensing report with a verification email template, current scheme fees, and a £30,000 risk context block — delivered to your inbox automatically.
Continue to secure paymentLicensing Due Diligence Report
£79 · Live now
A more tailored, more decision-oriented, and more risk-focused review for higher-stakes property decisions.
Request the reportPro and portfolio monitoring
£29/month · Coming soon
A stronger monitoring tier for portfolio landlords, agents, and serious investors tracking more areas or assets.
See pro monitoringThese are information services, not legal advice. Final reliance should still be checked against council sources.
Stay informed
Stay informed about licensing changes
Get notified when councils introduce, renew, or change licensing schemes. A useful next step if you are researching an area and want to stay aware of future changes.
Free, occasional updates only. Always verify live requirements on the council website.
This tool provides general information about landlord licensing schemes in England. Results are based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes. This is not legal advice. Always verify licensing requirements directly with your local council before making decisions.