DIY InventoryLetting a property in South Norfolk: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in South Norfolk.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in South Norfolk
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed when five or more people from more than one household share facilities, whatever the number of floors (the national mandatory scheme), renewed every five years.
- Fees: £1,098.95 for a five-year HMO licence, £684.29 to renew
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: South Norfolk Council.
South Norfolk 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 South Norfolk 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 South Norfolk homes
- Flint and timber-framed cottages: photograph walls inside for damp, beams and uneven floors, and the condition of any wood burner or open fire.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank and gauge level or LPG tank, and any septic tank or treatment plant cover with its last service date.
- New-build estates around Wymondham, Hethersett and Cringleford: photograph snagging items, sealant, paintwork and the garden, and note any estate management charge areas.
- Lets near the hospital and UEA in Cringleford and Costessey: photograph furniture and appliances in detail, as many are furnished and let to staff or students.
- Homes in the Waveney valley and near the Broads: check ground floors, outbuildings and gardens for signs of past flooding.
Homes sold in South Norfolk in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 721 | £406,264 |
| Semi-detached | 439 | £274,148 |
| Terraced | 262 | £239,344 |
| Flat or maisonette | 76 | £150,289 |
| Other | 53 | £621,580 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in South Norfolk: questions
Is there selective licensing in South Norfolk?
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 South Norfolk?
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 South Norfolk?
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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