DIY InventoryLetting a property in Bury: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Bury.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Bury
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Council reports from early 2026 say Bury runs only the mandatory HMO licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme. Only larger HMOs (five or more people from more than one household) need a mandatory licence, as everywhere in England. The council has looked at the evidence for additional licensing and has proposed a borough-wide Article 4 Direction to control conversions of homes into HMOs, but neither was in place at the last check.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Bury Council.
Bury 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 Bury 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 Bury homes
- Stone terraces in Ramsbottom and Tottington: photograph window reveals, chimney breasts and any damp or mould on north-facing walls.
- Victorian red-brick terraces in Bury and Radcliffe: record the condition of back yards, rear gates, outhouses and gutters.
- Cellars and under-stairs cupboards in older terraces: photograph any tide marks, damp or stored items left behind.
- Apartment blocks near Prestwich and Whitefield Metrolink stops: note fob and key counts, the post box, bike store and bin store access.
- Converted mill apartments: photograph large windows, exposed brick and any condensation marks around frames.
- Homes near the River Irwell and Roch: check ground floors and gardens for signs of past flooding or damp.
Homes sold in Bury in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 667 | £196,747 |
| Semi-detached | 657 | £271,810 |
| Detached | 323 | £427,842 |
| Flat or maisonette | 180 | £140,151 |
| Other | 105 | £248,496 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Bury: questions
Is there selective licensing in Bury?
No selective licensing scheme. Council reports from early 2026 say Bury runs only the mandatory HMO licensing scheme. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Bury?
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 Bury?
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.