DIY InventoryLetting a property in Shropshire: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Shropshire.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Shropshire
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme (the council's 2026 civil penalty policy notes there are no selective licensing areas).
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory licence, whatever the number of storeys.
- Fees: £1,200 for an HMO licence for up to five bedrooms plus £170 for each extra bedroom, valid five years (2024/25 application form)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Shropshire Council.
Shropshire 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 Shropshire 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 Shropshire homes
- Rural homes off the gas grid: photograph the oil tank, its gauge level and the boiler, or the LPG tank and meter, and note any wood burner and its sweep record.
- Cottages and farm conversions with private drainage: record the septic tank or treatment plant cover and any service record left for the tenant.
- Timber-framed and listed houses in Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Much Wenlock: photograph beams, uneven floors, old windows and any damp or cracks in plaster.
- Homes near the Severn in Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth: check ground floors, skirting boards and gardens for signs of past flooding.
- New-build estates around Shrewsbury and Shifnal: photograph snagging items, sealant, paintwork and the garden, and note who maintains shared areas.
Homes sold in Shropshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1,284 | £420,677 |
| Semi-detached | 1,051 | £264,954 |
| Terraced | 699 | £224,885 |
| Flat or maisonette | 230 | £166,520 |
| Other | 147 | £518,173 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Shropshire: questions
Is there selective licensing in Shropshire?
No selective licensing scheme (the council's 2026 civil penalty policy notes there are no selective licensing areas). Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Shropshire?
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 Shropshire?
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.