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For landlordsLetting a property in Newcastle upon Tyne: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Newcastle upon Tyne.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers privately rented homes in Byker Old Town and the Greater High Cross area of Benwell, under a new designation that started on 1 October 2026 and runs to September 2031.
- Additional HMO licensing: Additional HMO licensing applies to smaller HMOs (three or more people from two or more households sharing amenities) in the areas designated by Cabinet in October 2024 for five years; larger HMOs need the national mandatory licence everywhere. Check an address on the council's licensing map.
- Fees: Around £1,000 for a selective licence (2026)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Newcastle City Council.
Newcastle 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne homes
- Tyneside flats in Heaton, Jesmond and Fenham: record which yard, bins and outhouse belong to the flat, and photograph the separate front door and stairs.
- Student houses in Jesmond and Sandyford: photograph every bedroom lock, fire doors, smoke and heat alarms, and the shared kitchen.
- Victorian terraces in Benwell, Elswick and Byker: photograph the back lane, yard gate, gutters and any damp on rear walls.
- City-centre and Quayside apartments: note fob, key and post-box counts, and photograph balconies and window seals.
- Licensed homes: photograph the selective or HMO licence and check it shows the right address and expiry date.
Homes sold in Newcastle upon Tyne in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 862 | £227,322 |
| Semi-detached | 762 | £254,548 |
| Flat or maisonette | 596 | £153,572 |
| Detached | 287 | £426,972 |
| Other | 110 | £755,954 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Newcastle upon Tyne: questions
Is there selective licensing in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Selective licensing covers privately rented homes in Byker Old Town and the Greater High Cross area of Benwell, under a new designation that started on 1 October 2026 and runs to September 2031. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
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.
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