DIY InventoryLetting a property in Wychavon: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Wychavon.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Wychavon
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from different households sharing facilities).
- Fees: £820 for a new HMO licence and £642 to renew (council fees 2026/27)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Wychavon District Council.
Wychavon 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 Wychavon 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 Wychavon homes
- Riverside homes in Evesham, Pershore and Upton-upon-Severn: photograph flood defences, airbricks and watermarks, as these towns flood often.
- Timber-framed and black-and-white cottages: photograph beams, infill panels, low doorways and any damp or rot.
- Cotswold stone homes in Broadway: check damp at the base of walls, stone slates and timber windows, and record listed features.
- Shared homes for farm and packhouse workers in the Vale: record each room's furniture and locks, and check a licence is in place for five or more sharers.
- Rural homes off the gas network: note the oil tank level, wood burners and any septic tank.
- New-build estates near Worcester and Droitwich: check sealant, flooring and snagging marks, and who maintains shared land.
Homes sold in Wychavon in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 523 | £502,284 |
| Semi-detached | 340 | £320,086 |
| Terraced | 233 | £258,733 |
| Flat or maisonette | 97 | £151,761 |
| Other | 51 | £837,529 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Wychavon: questions
Is there selective licensing in Wychavon?
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 Wychavon?
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 Wychavon?
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.