DIY InventoryLetting a property in Havant: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Havant.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Havant
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. Smaller HMOs are covered by a rolling programme of inspections.
- Fees: £817.09 for a five-year HMO licence for up to five occupants, £873.66 for six to ten (2026/27)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Havant Borough Council.
Havant 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 Havant 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 Havant homes
- Homes on Hayling Island and around Langstone Harbour: look for salt corrosion on window frames and outside metalwork, and any signs of past flooding.
- Former council houses in Leigh Park: record the boiler, windows and external doors, and the condition of gardens, sheds and fencing.
- Bungalows and chalet homes in Cowplain and Hayling: photograph the roof and gutters, loft hatch, conservatory and any flat-roof extension.
- Georgian and Victorian cottages in Emsworth: check sash windows, damp at the base of walls and low ceilings or beams.
- New-build homes west of Waterlooville: note snagging still outstanding, meter readings and parking allocations.
Homes sold in Havant in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 354 | £505,481 |
| Semi-detached | 354 | £350,267 |
| Terraced | 345 | £279,757 |
| Flat or maisonette | 186 | £151,331 |
| Other | 22 | £572,295 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Havant: questions
Is there selective licensing in Havant?
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 Havant?
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 Havant?
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.