DIY InventoryLetting a property in Trafford: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Trafford.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Trafford
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to larger HMOs (five or more people from two or more households).
- Fees: £1,012 to apply for an HMO licence for up to six bedrooms, plus £211 when it is granted
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Trafford Council.
Trafford 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 Trafford 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 Trafford homes
- Victorian terraces in Old Trafford and Gorse Hill: photograph back yards, rear walls and any damp low on the walls.
- Large villas in Hale and Bowdon: record gardens, gates, garages, alarm panels and codes, and any period features such as fireplaces.
- Apartments near Metrolink stops in Sale and Stretford: note fob and key counts, parking permits, bin store access and the intercom handset.
- Family semis in Urmston and Timperley: photograph gardens, fences, sheds and garage doors as lets often include them.
- Homes near the Mersey and the Bridgewater Canal: check ground floors and walls for damp or past flood marks.
Homes sold in Trafford in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 871 | £452,442 |
| Terraced | 577 | £370,150 |
| Flat or maisonette | 354 | £222,687 |
| Detached | 296 | £811,074 |
| Other | 68 | £737,472 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Trafford: questions
Is there selective licensing in Trafford?
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 Trafford?
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 Trafford?
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.