Alternatives to Hiring a Letting Agent for Ealing Property Licensing
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All articles about Landlord Licensing in Ealing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Private Landlords.
Best Ealing Landlord Licensing Resource for First-Time Landlords
First-time landlord in Ealing? Here is the best way to work out which licence you need and get your application right on the first attempt.
Best Way to Check if Your Ealing Property Needs a Licence Using Pre-2022 Ward Boundaries
Ealing's licensing designations use ward boundaries that changed in May 2022. Here is how to verify which scheme applies to your property without getting the wrong answer.
Does My Ealing Property Need a Licence?
Work out whether your Ealing rental needs a selective, additional or mandatory HMO licence — and how to check using the council's address tools.
Ealing Article 4 Direction and HMO Planning Permission
Ealing's Article 4 directions removed HMO permitted development rights across Ealing outside the OPDC area. Here is what that means for planning permission vs licensing.
Ealing Council Licensing Contact: Phone, Email and Which Team to Reach
Contact details for Ealing Council's property licensing, enforcement and inspections teams — plus when to use each one and what to have ready.
Ealing EICR and Gas Safety Certificate Requirements for Landlords
EICR, gas safety and electrical requirements for Ealing property licence applications — validity periods, what 'satisfactory' means, and common rejection traps.
Ealing Fit and Proper Person Test for Landlord Licensing
What Ealing Council checks in the fit and proper person declaration — convictions, housing violations, insolvency — and what happens if you fail.
Ealing HMO Fire Safety Requirements: Doors, Alarms and Escape Routes
Fire safety standards Ealing Council enforces on licensed HMOs — fire doors, smoke and CO alarms, escape routes and fire risk assessments.
Ealing HMO Licence Conditions: What the Council Requires After Grant
The ongoing conditions attached to Ealing HMO and selective licences — occupancy limits, safety inspections, management duties and what happens if you breach them.
Ealing HMO Licence: Additional, Mandatory and Section 257 Explained
Ealing runs borough-wide additional and mandatory HMO licensing. Learn the thresholds, which scheme your property falls under, and how Section 257 fits in.
Ealing HMO Room Sizes: Minimum Standards for Every Room Type
Minimum bedroom sizes, kitchen dimensions and bathroom ratios for licensed HMOs in Ealing — national statutory minimums plus Ealing's local standards.
Ealing Landlord Accreditation: How NRLA and LLAS Membership Cuts Your Licence Fee
Accredited landlords in Ealing get a £75 discount on every property licence. Here's how the NRLA and LLAS schemes work and how to claim the discount.
How to Apply for a Landlord Licence in Ealing: Step-by-Step
A step-by-step walkthrough of Ealing Council's online licensing portal — from account setup through documents, Part A payment and the 14-day document rejection window.
Ealing Licence Application Documents and Floor Plan Requirements
Every document Ealing Council requires for a property licence application — gas, electrical, EPC, floor plans and statutory notifications — with validity periods.
Ealing Licensed Properties Register: How to Check a Property's Licence Status
Ealing Council publishes a register of licensed properties. Here's how to search it, what the entries mean, and when a property's status matters.
Ealing Landlord Licensing Guide vs Hiring a Licensing Agent
Should you use a step-by-step licensing guide or pay an agent £300–£650 to handle your Ealing property licence application? A direct comparison for self-managing landlords.
Ealing Licensing Scheme Renewal and Expiry: What Landlords Need to Know
When Ealing's licensing schemes expire, what happens to your existing licence, and how to handle renewal without a gap in coverage.
Ealing Property Licensing Fees 2026: Full Breakdown and Discounts
Every fee for Ealing's selective, additional and mandatory HMO licences — Part A, Part B, discounts for accreditation and EPC, and the paper surcharge.
Ealing Selective Licensing Wards: Full Ward Lists and Boundary Guide
Complete ward lists for Ealing's two selective licensing designations, why the pre-May 2022 boundaries matter, and how to verify your property's status.
Ealing Selective Licensing: Which Scheme Applies to Your Property
Ealing runs three property licensing schemes under the Housing Act 2004. Find out which one applies to your rental and what it means for you as a landlord.
Ealing Unlicensed Property Penalties: Fines, Civil Penalties and Rent Repayment Orders
What Ealing Council can do if you rent without a licence — civil penalties up to £40,000, criminal prosecution, rent repayment orders and the Rogue Landlord Database.
How to Apply for an Ealing Property Licence Without Losing Your Application Fee
Ealing Council keeps your Part A fee if documents are missing after 14 days. Here is how to prepare a complete application before you open the MetaStreet portal.