Agents and landlords support themselves for more costs and bureaucracy after the Havering Council reveals plans to expand its rental property licence.
The council states that “a large portion of the PRS properties are well maintained and safe, but with increasing numbers of potentially dangerous substandard properties.” 
However, he adds that the current licensing scheme has driven standards and allowed them to target illicit properties.
To “build these outcomes,” we propose implementing a new real estate licensing scheme if the current Addition (HMO) and Selective Licensing Scheme expires on January 24, 2026.
49.7% PR license
This requires an additional borough-wide HMO licensing scheme, which means that all HMOs require licenses both large and small. Additionally, the selective licensing scheme for all private rental housing in the seven wards covers 34.5% of haveering and 49.7% of private rental housing due to the prevalence of poor housing conditions.
There are more substandard and potentially dangerous properties. ”
Sevenwards are Beam Park, Haroldwood, Rainham & Wennington, Rush Green & Crowland, Squirrel Heath, St. Albans and St. Edwards.
The elective license fee is £950, well above the average £700, and £1,400 at the top of the additional HMOs.
Both fees are split into two parts – Application and license fees offer discounts on properties for C or higher EPC ratings (-75 pounds) and certified landlords (-100 pounds).
The discussions begin on April 14th and end on July 6th, 2025. You can speak by visiting https://www.havering.gov.uk/prs.
