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For landlordsLetting a property in North Northamptonshire: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in North Northamptonshire.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in North Northamptonshire
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme is listed on the council's site.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme is listed: HMOs with five or more occupants from more than one household need the national mandatory licence, whatever the number of floors.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: North Northamptonshire Council.
North Northamptonshire 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 North Northamptonshire 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 North Northamptonshire homes
- Victorian shoe-town terraces in Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden: photograph the rear yard, alley access, gutters and any damp in back kitchens.
- 1950s to 1970s new-town houses in Corby: photograph windows, flat-roof sections, cladding and any condensation or mould.
- New-build homes at Priors Hall, Hanwood Park and Stanton Cross: record snagging marks, sealant and any cracks so they are noted before the tenancy.
- Ironstone and limestone cottages in the villages and Oundle: record damp patches, flaking mortar and any wood burner and flue.
- Homes near the River Nene: note any signs of past flooding on floors and lower walls.
Homes sold in North Northamptonshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1,304 | £268,042 |
| Detached | 1,085 | £408,056 |
| Terraced | 1,058 | £208,238 |
| Flat or maisonette | 251 | £130,999 |
| Other | 108 | £1,924,463 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in North Northamptonshire: questions
Is there selective licensing in North Northamptonshire?
No selective licensing scheme is listed on the council's site. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in North Northamptonshire?
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 North Northamptonshire?
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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Do your North Northamptonshire check-in yourself, on your phone, for £30.
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