Selective Licensing
Selective licensing affects thousands of landlords as councils extend schemes to new areas. This hub curates the latest announcements, consultations and confirmed designations across England, plus practical guidance on applications, licence conditions, fit and proper tests, renewals, variations and penalties. We explain how fees are structured, common exemptions, how to prepare evidence of compliance, and what to do if you receive an enforcement notice or civil penalty. Articles are written in plain English and focus on what matters commercially, from budgeting fees and timescales to working with managing agents, HMO overlap, lender considerations and portfolio planning. We also track legal challenges and tribunal decisions where they change the playbook. Bookmark this page and check back for updates. If you have an experience or a question on selective licensing, add a comment under any article and our editorial team or community will try to help.
Council reintroduces its selective licensing scheme
London council to expand its selective licensing scheme
Professional body pushes for licensing schemes to be doubled to improve housing conditions
City council asks for views on reintroducing licensing scheme for PRS
London council seeks views on its proposed selective licensing scheme
The government is to blame for rising rents and homelessness – leading landlord claims
Chances of getting a refund on a selective licence?
London landlords see licensing fines reach £900,000 THIS YEAR
Council consults over expansion of selective licensing scheme
Landlords urged to check council’s licensing requirements
Council will spend £2.5m outsourcing its selective licensing operation
Council slammed for extending licensing schemes without telling landlords
