DIY InventoryLetting a property in Broadland: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Broadland.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Broadland
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from more than one household sharing facilities).
- Fees: £835.88 for a five-year HMO licence for up to five lettings, plus £38.91 for each extra letting
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Broadland District Council.
Broadland District 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 Broadland 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 Broadland homes
- Bungalows in the suburbs and villages: photograph loft hatches, flat-roofed extensions and garden paths.
- Riverside and Broads homes around Wroxham and Acle: photograph moorings, garden edges and any signs of flooding or damp.
- Rural homes off the gas network: photograph the oil tank, its gauge level and the boiler.
- Septic tanks and private drainage in villages: photograph the access cover and note who is responsible for emptying.
- New-build homes in the growth area north-east of Norwich: note snagging marks, shared parking and management company areas.
- Older brick and flint cottages: photograph walls, beams and window frames for damp and rot.
Homes sold in Broadland in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 633 | £404,418 |
| Semi-detached | 515 | £289,269 |
| Terraced | 201 | £242,874 |
| Flat or maisonette | 67 | £162,634 |
| Other | 30 | £514,855 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Broadland: questions
Is there selective licensing in Broadland?
No selective licensing scheme. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Broadland?
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 Broadland?
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.
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