DIY InventoryLetting a property in Enfield: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Enfield.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Enfield
- Selective licensing: A new selective licensing scheme started on 1 September 2026 and runs until 31 August 2031. It covers homes let to one or two people or a single family in 17 wards, in two designations: Bowes, Brimsdown, Bullsmoor, Carterhatch, Edmonton Green, Enfield Lock, Haselbury, Jubilee, Lower Edmonton, Ponders End, Southbury, Upper Edmonton and Whitewebbs; and New Southgate, Palmers Green, Southgate and Town. It replaces the earlier 14-ward scheme; licences issued under that scheme stay valid until their own expiry date.
- Additional HMO licensing: Borough-wide additional HMO licensing has applied since 1 September 2025, for shared homes with three or four people from two or more households.
- Fees: The new selective licence was proposed at £750 (in two parts, with discounts) in the council's scrutiny papers; check the final fee with the council.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Enfield Council.
Enfield 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 Enfield 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 Enfield homes
- Edwardian and Victorian terraces converted into flats: photograph the shared hallway, the meter cupboard and any fire doors, and record which keys open the communal front door.
- Inter-war semis with original or replaced bay windows: photograph each window's locks, seals and any condensation marks on the sills.
- Front and back gardens on family houses: photograph the lawn, fences, gates and any shed, as the garden's condition is a common check-out dispute.
- Council and housing association blocks in Edmonton and Ponders End: note the fob count, the bin store and any lift or entry-phone faults on the day.
- New-build flats at Meridian Water and other developments: photograph the sealed worktops, flooring joints and any snagging marks so they aren't charged later.
- Older terraces with suspended timber floors: check skirting boards and corners for damp or mould and photograph them close up.
Homes sold in Enfield in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 784 | £496,761 |
| Flat or maisonette | 627 | £307,492 |
| Semi-detached | 342 | £678,949 |
| Detached | 92 | £1,155,522 |
| Other | 55 | £1,850,905 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Enfield: questions
Is there selective licensing in Enfield?
A new selective licensing scheme started on 1 September 2026 and runs until 31 August 2031. It covers homes let to one or two people or a single family in 17 wards, in two designations: Bowes, Brimsdown, Bullsmoor, Carterhatch, Edmonton Green, Enfield Lock, Haselbury, Jubilee, Lower Edmonton, Ponders End, Southbury, Upper Edmonton and Whitewebbs; and New Southgate, Palmers Green, Southgate and Town. It replaces the earlier 14-ward scheme; licences issued under that scheme stay valid until their own expiry date. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Enfield?
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 Enfield?
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.