DIY InventoryLetting a property in Wigan: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Wigan.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Wigan
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme in any part of the borough.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households).
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Wigan Council.
Wigan 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 Wigan 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 Wigan homes
- Victorian terraces: photograph back yards, outhouses, damp in rear kitchens and the condition of back alleys and gates.
- Older homes in former mining areas: note any cracks in walls, sticking doors or uneven floors that could point to movement.
- Ex-council houses and maisonettes: record communal areas, bin stores, fences and any garages in blocks.
- New-build estates in Standish, Leigh and Golborne: check sealant, flooring and snagging marks, and who maintains shared land.
- Flats over shops in town centres: note separate entrances, meter cupboards and rear fire escapes.
- Homes near the canal and flashes: photograph any damp, gutters and gardens prone to waterlogging.
Homes sold in Wigan in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1,302 | £207,785 |
| Terraced | 1,164 | £144,761 |
| Detached | 599 | £342,701 |
| Flat or maisonette | 150 | £113,118 |
| Other | 139 | £350,353 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Wigan: questions
Is there selective licensing in Wigan?
No selective licensing scheme in any part of the borough. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Wigan?
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 Wigan?
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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