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Step 2 · Before you let
Check licensing
HMO or selective licence from your council.
What you need to know
- Larger shared houses (HMOs) need a licence, and many councils run additional or selective licensing schemes.
- Check your council's website for the property's area before you let.
Source: GOV.UK: renting out a property. Checked 31 Oct 2026. General information, not legal advice.