DIY InventoryLetting a property in Gloucester: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Gloucester.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Gloucester
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: A citywide additional HMO licensing scheme came into force on 21 September 2026 (designated 9 June 2026), covering every ward: shared homes of three or four people from two or more households, and some poorly converted flats (section 257). Larger HMOs (five or more people) need a national mandatory licence. An Article 4 direction on small HMOs in several central wards was also proposed in 2026.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Gloucester City Council.
Gloucester City 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester homes
- Victorian terraces in Barton and Tredworth: check for damp at the base of walls and in rear kitchens, and photograph back yards and rear access.
- Houses split into flats or shared homes: photograph each room's lock and furniture, fire doors, alarms and the fire blanket.
- Warehouse conversions and apartments at the Docks: note fob and key counts, lifts, bike stores, parking and any condensation around large windows.
- Homes in low-lying areas near the Severn: look for signs of past flooding or damp in ground-floor rooms.
- Post-war estate houses in Matson and Tuffley: record the boiler, windows and doors, and the condition of gardens and fencing.
- Newer homes at Kingsway and Quedgeley: note any snagging still outstanding, plus meter readings and parking allocations.
Homes sold in Gloucester in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 470 | £281,973 |
| Terraced | 377 | £221,756 |
| Detached | 219 | £399,411 |
| Flat or maisonette | 214 | £141,130 |
| Other | 37 | £1,811,865 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Gloucester: questions
Is there selective licensing in Gloucester?
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 Gloucester?
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 Gloucester?
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.