DIY InventoryLetting a property in Epsom and Ewell: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Epsom and Ewell.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Epsom and Ewell
We couldn’t confirm the current scheme. Check with Epsom and Ewell Borough Council.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England.
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 Epsom and Ewell 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 Epsom and Ewell homes
- Interwar semis in Stoneleigh and Ewell Court: photograph original bay windows, any replacement glazing seals, and the condition of garages and side gates.
- Converted hospital buildings and newer blocks around Horton: record communal entrances, fob and key counts, allocated parking and bin store access.
- Victorian and Edwardian homes near Epsom town centre: check sash windows, high ceilings for cracks, and any signs of damp in cellars or rear extensions.
- Gardens are common in this suburban borough: photograph lawns, fences, sheds and patios so their condition is clear at check-out.
- Flats above shops on Epsom High Street: note shared stair access, entry systems and any noise or ventilation issues in the kitchen and bathroom.
- Student shared houses near the creative arts campus: record each bedroom's furniture and lock separately, and note fire doors and alarms.
Homes sold in Epsom and Ewell in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 241 | £637,925 |
| Flat or maisonette | 199 | £309,837 |
| Detached | 164 | £869,900 |
| Terraced | 115 | £502,297 |
| Other | 11 | £1,224,500 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Epsom and Ewell: questions
What certificates does a landlord need in Epsom and Ewell?
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 Epsom and Ewell?
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.
Ready when you have the keys
Do your Epsom and Ewell check-in yourself, on your phone, for £30.
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