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For landlordsLetting a property in Vale of White Horse: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Vale of White Horse.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Vale of White Horse
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: the council runs only mandatory licensing, for HMOs occupied by five or more people.
- Fees: £1,034 for a five-year HMO licence for up to five bedrooms, rising to £1,151 for eight
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Vale of White Horse District Council.
Vale of White Horse 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 Vale of White Horse 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 Vale of White Horse homes
- New-build homes at Grove, Kingsgrove and Great Western Park: note snagging marks, fences, turf and management company areas.
- Stone and thatched cottages in the villages: photograph the thatch, beams, low doorways and any damp in old walls.
- Homes near the Thames and Ock in Abingdon: check ground floors and walls for damp or past flood marks.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank or LPG supply, fuel level and boiler service label.
- Shared houses let to Oxford and Harwell staff in Botley and Abingdon: record each bedroom lock and key, fire doors and the shared kitchen.
Homes sold in Vale of White Horse in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 438 | £667,311 |
| Semi-detached | 360 | £401,358 |
| Terraced | 296 | £331,273 |
| Flat or maisonette | 196 | £215,558 |
| Other | 31 | £463,795 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Vale of White Horse: questions
Is there selective licensing in Vale of White Horse?
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 Vale of White Horse?
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 Vale of White Horse?
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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Do your Vale of White Horse check-in yourself, on your phone, for £30.
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