DIY InventoryLetting a property in Fareham: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Fareham.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Fareham
- Selective licensing: No selective 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 sharing amenities (licences last five years).
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Fareham Borough Council.
Fareham 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 Fareham 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 Fareham homes
- Coastal homes in Hill Head and Warsash: check window frames, door furniture and external metalwork for salt corrosion, and photograph garden fences exposed to the wind.
- Late 20th-century estate houses in Locks Heath and Park Gate: photograph conservatories, garages and drives, which are often included in the let.
- Listed and older cottages in Titchfield and the town centre: check timber windows, low ceilings and beams for cracks or damp, and note any original features.
- Bungalows in Portchester and Stubbington: photograph lofts and boarding if accessible, and gardens, sheds and patios.
- New-build homes at Welborne and Whiteley: record any snagging still outstanding, plus meter readings, bin storage and parking allocations.
- Flats above shops on West Street: note shared entrances, fire doors, entry phones and any ventilation problems in kitchens and bathrooms.
Homes sold in Fareham in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 408 | £350,274 |
| Detached | 401 | £552,784 |
| Terraced | 306 | £303,948 |
| Flat or maisonette | 184 | £179,598 |
| Other | 22 | £1,518,654 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Fareham: questions
Is there selective licensing in Fareham?
No selective licensing scheme. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Fareham?
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 Fareham?
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.