DIY InventoryLetting a property in Greenwich: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Greenwich.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Greenwich
- Selective licensing: A selective licensing scheme has been in force since 1 October 2022 (for five years) in the Plumstead, Woolwich and Shooters Hill area; sources list the wards slightly differently, so check the address with the council. A larger scheme covering 18 wards, replacing the current one, was consulted on from 21 July to 12 October 2026; no decision had been published when checked.
- Additional HMO licensing: Borough-wide additional HMO licensing has applied since 1 January 2024, for smaller shared homes not covered by mandatory HMO licensing.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Royal Borough of Greenwich: 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich homes
- Tower flats on the Peninsula and at the Royal Arsenal: record fob, parking-fob and post-box key counts and photograph the balcony, its drainage and the glass balustrade.
- Georgian and Victorian sash windows in Greenwich and Blackheath: photograph cords, catches and any rot or flaking paint on the sills.
- Victorian terraces in Plumstead let as shared homes: photograph each room's door lock, smoke alarm and fire door closers, and list which keys open which rooms.
- Post-war estate blocks in Woolwich and Thamesmead: note entry-phone, lift and communal-area condition on the day, and photograph any damp in bathrooms and window reveals.
- Inter-war houses in Eltham: photograph the garden, fences and any outbuildings, and the condition of the boiler and radiators.
Homes sold in Greenwich in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Flat or maisonette | 904 | £384,970 |
| Terraced | 688 | £567,691 |
| Semi-detached | 219 | £639,892 |
| Other | 67 | £1,807,374 |
| Detached | 46 | £1,096,531 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Greenwich: questions
Is there selective licensing in Greenwich?
A selective licensing scheme has been in force since 1 October 2022 (for five years) in the Plumstead, Woolwich and Shooters Hill area; sources list the wards slightly differently, so check the address with the council. A larger scheme covering 18 wards, replacing the current one, was consulted on from 21 July to 12 October 2026; no decision had been published when checked. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Greenwich?
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 Greenwich?
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.