DIY InventoryLetting a property in Salford: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Salford.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Salford
- Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers parts of the city: Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park (21 January 2026 to 20 January 2031) and Eccles, Barton and Winton (from 1 September 2022, for five years). Check the council's map for the exact streets.
- Additional HMO licensing: The citywide additional licensing scheme for three- and four-person HMOs ended on 19 July 2026 and cannot be renewed. The council consulted from 4 February to 15 April 2026 on a new citywide additional licensing scheme for poorly converted blocks of flats (section 257 HMOs); no decision had been found at the last check. Larger HMOs still need a mandatory licence.
- Fees: £609 for a selective licence in Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park, or £390 for accredited landlords who apply promptly (2026)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Salford City Council.
Salford 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 Salford 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 Salford homes
- Apartment towers at the Quays and Chapel Street: note fob, key and parking counts, the concierge or post room arrangements and any balcony furniture.
- Flats in high-rise blocks: photograph fire doors, smoke alarms and any notices about cladding or building safety works.
- Victorian terraces in Broughton, Eccles and Ordsall: record the back yard, rear gate, outhouse, gutters and any damp in rear rooms and cellars.
- Student shared houses near the university: photograph each bedroom door lock, the shared kitchen appliances and fire blankets, room by room.
- Homes in a selective licensing area: check the licence and note its number in the report, as landlords must hold one.
Homes sold in Salford in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 838 | £221,386 |
| Semi-detached | 758 | £286,594 |
| Flat or maisonette | 690 | £171,808 |
| Detached | 218 | £413,057 |
| Other | 69 | £619,021 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Salford: questions
Is there selective licensing in Salford?
Selective licensing covers parts of the city: Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park (21 January 2026 to 20 January 2031) and Eccles, Barton and Winton (from 1 September 2022, for five years). Check the council's map for the exact streets. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Salford?
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 Salford?
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.