DIY InventoryLetting a property in Eastleigh: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Eastleigh.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Eastleigh
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: the council says it operates only the mandatory licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households.
- Fees: £1,450 for an HMO licence from 1 October 2026 (plus £330 for an optional pre-application visit)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Eastleigh Borough Council.
Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh homes
- Victorian terraces in Eastleigh town: photograph back yards, damp at the base of walls and the condition of sash or replacement windows.
- New-build estates in Hedge End, Fair Oak and Botley: photograph snagging marks, sealant and grout, and note any estate management charges or parking rules.
- Homes near Southampton Airport and the railway: note window types and any secondary glazing, and photograph trickle vents and seals.
- Riverside homes in Hamble and Bursledon: photograph any damp, outside metalwork and moorings or garden steps to the water.
- Flats in modern blocks: photograph the entry system, bin store and parking space, and note fob and key counts.
Homes sold in Eastleigh in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 447 | £529,996 |
| Semi-detached | 409 | £347,852 |
| Terraced | 393 | £294,043 |
| Flat or maisonette | 231 | £190,377 |
| Other | 37 | £1,275,025 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Eastleigh: questions
Is there selective licensing in Eastleigh?
No selective licensing scheme: the council says it operates only the mandatory licensing scheme. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Eastleigh?
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 Eastleigh?
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.