DIY InventoryLetting a property in Wealden: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Wealden.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Wealden
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme, and the council says it has no plans for one.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities).
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Wealden District Council.
Wealden 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 Wealden 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 Wealden homes
- Rural cottages off the gas network: record the oil tank or LPG level, boiler type and any septic tank or private drainage.
- Tile-hung and weatherboarded cottages in the High Weald: photograph cladding, timber windows, low beams and any damp patches.
- Wood burners and open fires in village homes: note the sweep certificate date and the condition of hearths and stoves.
- Coastal bungalows at Pevensey Bay: photograph window frames, door locks and any salt corrosion on metalwork and outdoor fittings.
- New-build estates in Hailsham and Uckfield: check sealant, flooring and any snagging marks, and note who maintains shared areas.
- Large gardens and driveways: photograph lawns, hedges, gates and outbuildings, as gardens often form part of the tenancy.
Homes sold in Wealden in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 683 | £594,923 |
| Semi-detached | 561 | £382,442 |
| Terraced | 275 | £305,460 |
| Flat or maisonette | 181 | £191,862 |
| Other | 91 | £880,163 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Wealden: questions
Is there selective licensing in Wealden?
No selective licensing scheme, and the council says it has no plans for one. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Wealden?
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 Wealden?
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.