DIY InventoryLetting a property in Castle Point: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Castle Point.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Castle Point
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: none is listed on the council’s private sector housing pages.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; the council’s pages describe only national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from more than one household).
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Castle Point Borough Council.
Castle Point Borough 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 Castle Point 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 Castle Point homes
- Canvey Island homes sit on low-lying land behind sea walls: photograph floors, skirting boards and gardens for damp or signs of past flooding.
- Bungalows: check loft hatches, roof and gutter condition you can see, and any conservatory roofs and seals.
- Coastal homes near the Thames estuary: look for salt corrosion on metal gates, window fittings and outdoor taps.
- Flats over shops on Hadleigh and Benfleet main roads: note the separate entrance, fire alarm, stair lighting and the number of keys handed over.
- Family houses on the hills of Thundersley and Daws Heath: photograph garden fences, sheds and any trees close to the house.
Homes sold in Castle Point in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 362 | £465,010 |
| Semi-detached | 341 | £363,100 |
| Terraced | 98 | £307,577 |
| Flat or maisonette | 85 | £218,845 |
| Other | 11 | £954,222 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Castle Point: questions
Is there selective licensing in Castle Point?
No selective licensing scheme: none is listed on the council’s private sector housing pages. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Castle Point?
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 Castle Point?
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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