HMO licence application in Wrexham
- Legal requirement
The short answer
Prepare and submit licence
- Price from
- £300.00
- Time on site
- 1 to 2 hours (consultation)
What you get
A complete and submitted HMO licence application, including all necessary documentation and advice.
- Consultant fee: £300 to £1,000
- Plus the council's own licence fee
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When do you need a HMO licence application?
The law requires a licence for properties with five or more tenants from two or more households. Smaller homes might also need one depending on your local council.
- Apply before you let the property to tenants.
- Renew the licence before your current one expires.
- Check local rules if you have three or four tenants.
- Start your application at least three months early.
- Get a licence to avoid huge fines or rent refunds.
What happens on the day
A professional will visit to check your home meets safety and space rules. They will measure rooms and check your documents are all valid.
- Measure rooms to ensure they meet size limits.
- Check fire doors and smoke alarms work properly.
- Review your gas and electrical safety certificates.
- Take photos of kitchens and bathrooms for evidence.
- Spot any hazards that need fixing before applying.
- Draft the floor plans needed for the council portal.
How to prepare
- Find copies of your current gas safety certificate.
- Locate your latest electrical safety report.
- Clear all clutter from floors before the surveyor arrives.
- Ensure every bedroom has a working door handle.
- Check all smoke alarms have fresh batteries.
- Gather any existing floor plans you might have.
- Ensure communal areas are clean for photos.
- Test that all windows open and close easily.
How to improve your result
- Install thumb turn locks on all exit doors.
- Fit fire rated doors to all bedroom entrances.
- Add extra sockets to stop tenants using extension leads.
- Upgrade to a heat detector in the kitchen area.
- Keep a file with all your safety service records.
- Paint communal areas to keep the home looking fresh.
Why it is useful day to day
Having a valid licence gives you peace of mind that your rental is legal. It protects your income and ensures your tenants are living in a safe home.
- Avoid fines of up to thirty thousand pounds.
- Stop tenants from claiming back a year of rent.
- Keep your property insurance valid and active.
- Attract better tenants with a high quality home.
- Maintain a good reputation with your local council.
Why we ask these questions
The application process proves to the council that you are a good landlord. It shows your property is safe and not too crowded for the residents.
- Professionals handle the long and complex council forms.
- Experts ensure your room sizes meet the legal minimums.
- You get help proving you are a fit manager.
- It ensures your fire safety measures are up to date.
- It helps you avoid mistakes that cause application delays.
Frequently asked questions
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Letting agent (full management)
Find tenants and manage the tenancy
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Property management
Day-to-day running of let property
Tenant find only
Marketing, viewings, referencing, move-in
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
Tenant referencing
Credit, employment and right-to-rent checks
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
Inventory & check-in report
Photo inventory at move-in
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Landlord insurance
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- Recurring
HMO insurance
Specialist cover for houses in multiple occupation
- Legal requirement
Tenancy agreement drafting
Compliant tenancy agreements