DIY InventoryLetting a property in Bexley: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Bexley.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Bexley
- Selective licensing: Selective licensing applies only in Belvedere ward, from 13 January 2025 to 12 January 2030.
- Additional HMO licensing: None: the council does not run an additional HMO licensing scheme. Larger HMOs (five or more people in two or more households) need a mandatory HMO licence.
- Fees: £830 for a selective licence (£350 + £480, Bexley fee table, 2026).
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Bexley Council.
Bexley Council: private renting and licensing
Safety certificates
- Gas Safety (CP12): every 12 months, by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- EICR: at least every 5 years, by a qualified electrician.
- EPC: rated E or above, valid for 10 years.
- Alarms: a smoke alarm on every storey, and a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
Book a Gas Safety certificate, EICR or EPC in Bexley at a fixed price, and keep track of expiry dates in the free landlord dashboard.
Deposits and the inventory
Protect the deposit in the DPS, TDS or mydeposits within 30 days. At the end, the scheme decides any dispute on the evidence, above all the check-in compared with the check-out, so the inventory is what protects you.
What to record in Bexley homes
- In 1930s semis, photograph the front garden, driveway, garage door and side gate, as outdoor areas are often included in the let.
- In Victorian terraces in Erith and Belvedere, photograph damp patches at the base of walls, chimney breasts and the back addition, and note any signs of rising or penetrating damp.
- In Thamesmead maisonettes and blocks, record communal door, bin store and balcony access, and photograph walkways or stairwells that serve the flat.
- Photograph the boiler, its last service sticker and every radiator valve, as many houses have older gas central heating systems.
- If the house has a conservatory or rear extension, photograph its roof panels, seals and any leaks or condensation.
Homes sold in Bexley in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 670 | £505,703 |
| Terraced | 602 | £418,303 |
| Flat or maisonette | 470 | £249,722 |
| Detached | 112 | £750,890 |
| Other | 41 | £1,017,909 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Bexley: questions
Is there selective licensing in Bexley?
Selective licensing applies only in Belvedere ward, from 13 January 2025 to 12 January 2030. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Bexley?
A Gas Safety certificate every 12 months (where there is gas), an electrical safety report (EICR) at least every 5 years, and a valid EPC rated E or above, plus working smoke alarms on every storey and carbon monoxide alarms by fixed combustion appliances.
How long do I have to protect a deposit?
30 days from receiving it, in the DPS, TDS or mydeposits, with the prescribed information given to the tenant in the same 30 days.
Do I need an inventory as a landlord in Bexley?
It isn’t a legal requirement, but without a signed check-in record it is very hard to claim anything from the deposit at the end. With DIY Inventory you can do it yourself for £30, or send your tenant a link to do it.