London's HMO Licence Specialists

HMO Licence London — We Handle Everything

From £300+VAT — Fast, expert HMO licence applications for London landlords. We manage the entire process from submission to approval. You don't lift a finger.

500+
Licences Obtained
33
London Boroughs Covered
48hr
Response Guarantee
100%
Success Rate
✓ No Council Paperwork✓ Compliant First Time✓ Fixed Fee Guarantee✓ All 33 London Boroughs✓ 48hr Response

How It Works

Three simple steps. We do the hard work — you get your licence.

01
1

Tell Us About Your Property

Complete our simple online form with your property details. Takes less than 5 minutes.

02
2

We Prepare & Submit

Our experts prepare your complete application, handle all documentation and submit to the relevant London borough.

03
3

Licence Granted

We liaise with the council throughout the process and notify you when your licence is confirmed.

The Cost of Getting It Wrong

Operating an unlicensed HMO is a criminal offence — not just a paperwork oversight.

£30,000
UNLIMITED FINE

Unlimited Fine

Courts can impose unlimited fines for operating an unlicensed HMO. Prosecutions regularly result in fines of £20,000–£30,000+.

Criminal Record

Unlicensed HMO operation is a criminal offence. A conviction can result in a banning order, preventing you from being a landlord.

Tenant Compensation

Tenants can apply for a Rent Repayment Order — reclaiming up to 12 months of rent directly from you.

Don't risk it — Get your licence for £300+VAT

Our Services

Two licence types. Both handled with the same expert precision.

Additional HMO Licence

£300+VAT

For HMOs with 3–4 tenants in London boroughs that require additional licensing.

  • Full application preparation
  • Council submission & liaison
  • Document management
  • Compliance advice included
  • Borough-specific expertise
  • Ongoing query handling
Apply Now — £300+VAT
Best Value

Both Licences

£500+VAT

Need both Additional and Mandatory? We handle both for the price of one — same process, same effort.

  • Additional + Mandatory included
  • Full application preparation
  • Council submission & liaison
  • Document management
  • Fire safety compliance review
  • Save £300 vs buying separately
Apply Now — £500+VAT
Most Common

Mandatory HMO Licence

£300+VAT

Required for all properties with 5+ tenants from 2+ households across England & Wales.

  • Full application preparation
  • Council submission & liaison
  • Document management
  • Fire safety compliance review
  • Amenity standards check
  • Ongoing query handling
Apply Now — £300+VAT

Council application fees are additional and vary by borough — we will advise before you commit.

Your HMO Licence in 4 Steps

A clear, managed process — from first contact to licence confirmed.

1

Complete Our Simple Form

10 minutes

Tell us about your property, tenants, and borough. Our streamlined form captures everything we need — no jargon.

2

We Review Your Property Details

Within 24 hours

Our specialists review your submission, identify the exact licence required, and advise on any compliance steps needed.

3

We Prepare & Submit Your Application

Within days

We compile all required documentation, complete the council application forms, and submit on your behalf. Zero effort from you.

4

Licence Granted — We Notify You

8–16 weeks (council dependent)

We liaise with the council throughout, respond to any queries, and notify you the moment your licence is confirmed.

We Cover All 33 London Boroughs

Additional HMO licence requirements vary by borough — we know them all.

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Trusted & Compliant

NRLA
National Residential Landlords
ARLA Propertymark
Propertymark Licensed
All 33 Boroughs
Full London Coverage
ICO Registered
Data Protection Compliant
100% Success Rate
500+ Licences Obtained

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about HMO licences in London.

A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property rented to 3 or more people who form more than one household and share facilities such as a bathroom or kitchen. Common examples include bedsits, shared houses, and houses converted into flats.

You will need a mandatory HMO licence if your property is rented to 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Many London boroughs also require an additional HMO licence for smaller properties with 3 or more tenants. We can advise exactly which licence applies to your property.

A mandatory HMO licence is required by national law for any property with 5+ occupants from 2+ households. An additional HMO licence is borough-specific and may be required for smaller HMOs — typically those with 3+ tenants. Both apply across London.

Our service fee is £300+VAT for an Additional HMO Licence and £500+VAT for a Mandatory HMO Licence. Note that council application fees are separate and vary by borough — we will provide a full cost breakdown before you proceed.

Council processing times vary between 8-16 weeks depending on the borough. We submit your complete, fully-compliant application within days of receiving your information, minimising unnecessary delays at your end.

Operating an unlicensed HMO is a criminal offence. Penalties include unlimited fines (often £20,000-£30,000 in practice), banning orders preventing you from being a landlord, and tenants can claim back up to 12 months rent via a Rent Repayment Order.

A significant number of London boroughs operate additional licensing schemes including Newham, Waltham Forest, Barking & Dagenham, Brent, Croydon, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham, Southwark and many others. Schemes change regularly — contact us for the latest status for your borough.

Everything. We review your property details, advise on compliance requirements, prepare all application documents, liaise with the council, respond to any queries, and notify you when your licence is confirmed. You don't need to deal with the council at all.

Ready to Get Your HMO Licence?

Don't risk the penalties of an unlicensed HMO. Our experts will handle your entire application — get started today for as little as £300+VAT.

Or call us on 020 1234 5678 for a free consultation.

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