DIY InventoryLetting a property in Gravesham: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Gravesham.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Gravesham
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: the council's HMO policy says it does not run one.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for shared homes of five or more people from two or more households. The council reported 107 licensed HMOs at the end of March 2026.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Gravesham Borough Council.
Gravesham 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 Gravesham 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 Gravesham homes
- Victorian terraces in Gravesend and Northfleet split into flats: photograph each flat's meters, door entry system, shared hallway and any fire doors.
- Riverside flats in Gravesend: note fob and key counts, parking spaces, lifts and bin stores, and look for condensation around large windows.
- New-build homes at Springhead and Ebbsfleet: record any snagging still outstanding, plus meter readings and parking allocations.
- Older terraces near the river: check for damp at the base of walls and in rear kitchens, and photograph yards and rear access.
- Rural homes in Meopham, Vigo and Higham: photograph septic tanks or oil tanks where there are any, gardens, fences and outbuildings.
Homes sold in Gravesham in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 327 | £326,882 |
| Semi-detached | 250 | £404,354 |
| Detached | 128 | £625,483 |
| Flat or maisonette | 120 | £178,109 |
| Other | 26 | £482,865 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Gravesham: questions
Is there selective licensing in Gravesham?
No selective licensing scheme: the council's HMO policy says it does not run one. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Gravesham?
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 Gravesham?
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.