Licence Checker England

Audience guide

Letting agents

Check council licensing exposure faster across managed properties, with practical routes into checker tools, council pages, and future monitoring.

Agents usually need a repeatable workflow: quick postcode screening, council-page verification, and a way to flag properties that need deeper follow-up.

Useful starting points

Browse the council directory

Open local pages quickly when a landlord or negotiator already knows the area.

Preview the premium report

See the deeper report structure planned for higher-risk instructions.

Preview monitoring

See how ongoing watchlists and scheme alerts are planned to 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.

Licensing fees and exemptions

What councils usually charge, where discounts can appear, and why fee summaries still need checking against live council wording.

Landlord compliance checklist

A plain-English checklist of the main legal requirements for private landlords in England, from safety certificates to deposit protection.

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.

Free checker

Free · Live now

Check a postcode, open the council page, and use the guides before paying for anything.

Open the free checker

Property Licensing Check

£29 · Live now

A concise written review for one property, postcode, or council situation based on current public council-source information.

Request the review

Licensing Due Diligence Report

£79 · Coming soon

A more tailored, more decision-oriented, and more risk-focused review for higher-stakes property decisions.

See the premium report

Pro 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 monitoring

These 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.