Licence Checker England

Coming soon

Alerts and monitoring

This is the lighter recurring tier for people who want ongoing visibility into licensing changes without turning the site into a full portfolio workflow.

£12.99/monthSelected area monitoringOngoing updatesDesigned for lighter recurring use

Why ongoing monitoring matters

  • Councils can introduce, renew, extend, or close schemes over time.
  • A one-off check is useful, but it is not the same as staying aware of future change.
  • Monitoring is especially useful when you hold an asset, are watching a target area, or expect to act later rather than now.

What members would get

  • Monitoring for selected councils or areas
  • Licensing change alerts
  • A future watchlist and dashboard-ready structure

Best for

Best for landlords and smaller investors who want ongoing updates without building their own tracking process.

  • Landlords who want to stay ahead of licensing changes in a few areas.
  • Smaller investors comparing a shortlist of councils or postcodes over time.
  • Users who want ongoing updates without jumping straight into a heavier portfolio tier.

Example update types

  • A new selective or additional licensing designation is announced.
  • A current scheme is renewed, extended, or due to end.
  • Fees, coverage notes, or verification routes change materially on public council sources.

How it would work

  • Choose the councils or areas you want to watch.
  • Receive email-led updates when material licensing changes are detected.
  • Use the linked council page and official source path as the next verification step.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the alerts tier for?

It is designed for landlords and investors who want a simple recurring way to stay aware of scheme changes in the places they care about most.

What kind of updates would it cover?

Typical examples include new schemes, renewals, expiry changes, major boundary or fee updates, and other material public changes worth flagging.

Is it live now?

Not yet. The page and interest-capture flow are live, but the subscription workflow and member dashboard are still being prepared.

Compare the main options

Use this to decide whether the free tools are enough, whether a one-off review is worth it, or whether ongoing monitoring is the better fit.

Free checker

Live now

Free
Best for
Useful when you want a practical first pass on one property or area.
Delivery
Instant result with council and guide links
Good fit for portfolio users
Not usually
Open the free checker

Alerts and monitoring

Coming soon

£12.99/month
Best for
Best for landlords and smaller investors who want ongoing updates without building their own tracking process.
Delivery
Monthly monitoring and change alerts
Good fit for portfolio users
Sometimes
See alerts and monitoring

Pro and portfolio monitoring

Coming soon

£29/month
Best for
Best for serious investors, agents, and portfolio landlords who need broader recurring coverage and member-style benefits.
Delivery
Portfolio-oriented monthly monitoring
Good fit for portfolio users
Yes
See pro monitoring

These products are designed to help you assess the position more clearly. They do not replace official council confirmation or professional advice where that is needed.

Register interest

Register your interest and we will email you when this product launches. You can explore the planned monitoring features while the subscription workflow is being prepared.

Notify me

Register interest in Alerts and monitoring

This is the planned £12.99/month tier for people who want a lighter monitoring tier for selected councils or areas, aimed at landlords and smaller investors who want ongoing updates.. We only send occasional launch or licensing-related updates.

We only send occasional launch and licensing-related updates. No spam, and we will not imply the product is available before it is.

What is live today

You can already use the free checker, the council directory, and the live £29 review. The subscription workflow itself is still being prepared.

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.