DIY InventoryLetting a property in Uttlesford: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Uttlesford.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Uttlesford
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs let to five or more people from two or more households who share amenities.
- Fees: £1,394 for an HMO licence in 2026/27, paid in two parts, with 5% off when landlords apply without being asked
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Uttlesford District Council.
Uttlesford District 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 Uttlesford 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 Uttlesford homes
- Timber-framed and thatched cottages: photograph beams, thatch, low doorways and any cracks or damp in plaster.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank, fuel level, septic tank or private drainage and the boiler service label.
- New-build homes in Great Dunmow, Takeley and Elsenham: note snagging marks, fences, turf and management company areas.
- Homes under the Stansted flight path: note window types and any secondary glazing or noise insulation supplied.
- Listed homes in Saffron Walden and Thaxted: photograph original windows, doors and fittings, as changes need consent.
Homes sold in Uttlesford in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 385 | £686,201 |
| Semi-detached | 240 | £447,491 |
| Terraced | 179 | £389,011 |
| Flat or maisonette | 95 | £219,035 |
| Other | 36 | £731,333 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Uttlesford: questions
Is there selective licensing in Uttlesford?
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 Uttlesford?
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 Uttlesford?
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.