DIY InventoryLetting a property in Knowsley: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Knowsley.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Knowsley
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme could be confirmed: the council's landlord guidance says it may declare areas for selective licensing, but no current designation is listed.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme is listed: mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing amenities. The council also runs the voluntary Knowsley Landlord Accreditation Scheme.
- Fees: £875 for a five-year HMO licence for five people (2026/27)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Knowsley Council.
Knowsley 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 Knowsley 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 Knowsley homes
- Former council houses now privately let in Kirkby and Huyton: record the boiler, windows and external doors, and the state of gardens, sheds and fencing.
- Post-war flats and maisonettes: note communal entrances, stairwells, bin stores and the number of keys and fobs.
- Victorian terraces in Prescot and Whiston: check for damp at the base of walls and in rear kitchens, and photograph yards and back entries.
- New-build homes at Halewood and Stockbridge Village: note snagging still outstanding, meter readings and parking allocations.
- Shared homes: photograph each room's lock and furniture, fire doors and alarms, and note the HMO licence where five or more people share.
Homes sold in Knowsley in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 479 | £205,756 |
| Terraced | 365 | £148,998 |
| Detached | 212 | £318,338 |
| Flat or maisonette | 72 | £107,000 |
| Other | 25 | £745,757 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Knowsley: questions
Is there selective licensing in Knowsley?
No selective licensing scheme could be confirmed: the council's landlord guidance says it may declare areas for selective licensing, but no current designation is listed. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Knowsley?
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 Knowsley?
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.