DIY InventoryLetting a property in Rushmoor: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Rushmoor.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Rushmoor
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence applies, for HMOs let to five or more people from two or more households.
- Fees: £1,108 for a five-year HMO licence for 5 people, rising to £2,214 for 21 or more (council fee list)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Rushmoor Borough Council.
Rushmoor 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 Rushmoor 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 Rushmoor homes
- New-build homes at Wellesley: photograph snagging items, sealant around baths and any marks on fresh paintwork, as these get disputed.
- Apartment blocks near Aldershot and Farnborough stations: note fob, key and parking permit counts, and the bin and bike store access.
- Victorian terraces in Aldershot and North Camp: photograph sash or replacement windows, chimney breasts and any damp in rear rooms.
- Flats over shops in the town centres: record the condition of the street door, stairs, smoke alarms and any noise or smell from the shop below.
- Post-war estate houses in Cove and North Town: photograph fences, sheds, garages and the condition of the garden, as these are often in the inventory.
Homes sold in Rushmoor in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 257 | £416,051 |
| Flat or maisonette | 228 | £192,558 |
| Terraced | 223 | £337,091 |
| Detached | 140 | £552,850 |
| Other | 15 | £409,827 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Rushmoor: questions
Is there selective licensing in Rushmoor?
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 Rushmoor?
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 Rushmoor?
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.