DIY InventoryLetting a property in Warrington: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Warrington.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Warrington
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only larger HMOs need a mandatory licence. Separately, a borough-wide Article 4 Direction approved by Cabinet on 9 June 2026 (in force by the end of September 2026) means planning permission is needed to turn a family home into an HMO.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Warrington Borough Council.
Warrington Borough 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 Warrington 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 Warrington homes
- Victorian terraces in Orford, Latchford and Bewsey: photograph back yards, rear walls and any damp low on the walls.
- New-town estate homes in Birchwood and Westbrook: check shared paths, garages in blocks, flat roofs and window seals.
- Apartments near Bank Quay and Central stations: record fob and key counts, parking, bin store access and the intercom handset.
- Canal-side homes in Lymm and near the Ship Canal: check ground floors and walls for damp and note any mooring or garden access rules.
- Family homes in Great Sankey and Appleton: photograph gardens, fences, sheds and garage doors as lets often include them.
Homes sold in Warrington in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 845 | £283,189 |
| Terraced | 573 | £204,671 |
| Detached | 512 | £542,859 |
| Flat or maisonette | 232 | £137,735 |
| Other | 75 | £634,116 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Warrington: questions
Is there selective licensing in Warrington?
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 Warrington?
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 Warrington?
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.