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HMO Licence Richmond upon Thames — Expert Application Service

Specialist HMO licence applications for landlords in Richmond upon Thames. We handle mandatory and additional HMO licences from £300+VAT. You don't lift a finger.

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HMO Licensing in Richmond upon Thames

Like every London borough, Richmond upon Thames enforces the Housing Act 2004 mandatory HMO licensing regime, and may operate its own additional licensing scheme on top of national rules. Requirements, fees, and processing times vary by council — we keep track of the current position so you don't have to.

We prepare your complete application, submit it directly to the Richmond upon Thames council team, and handle all follow-up correspondence until your licence is granted.

Licensing status in Richmond upon Thames

Additional licensing: no scheme currently

Selective licensing: no scheme currently

Scheme update: Richmond does not currently operate an additional or selective licensing scheme — only national mandatory HMO licensing applies.

Council fees (separate from our service fee):

Mandatory HMO licence: banded by bedroom count, e.g. approximately £1,711 for 3 bedrooms rising to around £2,117 for 10+

Council fees are reviewed periodically and vary by property size — we'll confirm the current rate for your property before you commit.

500+

Licences Obtained

Boroughs Covered

100%

Application Rate

48hr

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Additional HMO Licence

£300+VAT

For HMOs with 3–4 tenants in boroughs requiring additional licensing.

✓Full application preparation
✓Council submission & liaison
✓Borough-specific expertise
✓48hr response guarantee

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Mandatory HMO Licence

£500+VAT

For properties with 5+ tenants from 2+ households anywhere in England.

✓Full application preparation
✓Council submission & liaison
✓Fire safety compliance review
✓48hr response guarantee

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Richmond upon Thames HMO Licensing FAQ

You will need a mandatory HMO licence if your property is rented to 5 or more people from 2 or more households, regardless of borough. Richmond upon Thames does not currently operate an additional HMO licensing scheme, so only the national mandatory threshold (5+ tenants from 2+ households) applies — though this can change, so we always check current status before you apply.

Our service fee is £300+VAT for an Additional HMO Licence and £500+VAT for a Mandatory HMO Licence. On top of that, Richmond upon Thames's council charges its own fee separately: the mandatory HMO licence fee is banded by bedroom count, e.g. approximately £1,711 for 3 bedrooms rising to around £2,117 for 10+. Council fees are reviewed periodically, so we'll always confirm the current rate 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.

Operating an unlicensed HMO is a criminal offence anywhere in London. Under the Renters' Rights Act, councils can now impose civil penalties of up to £40,000 per offence, and tenants can claim back up to 24 months' rent via a Rent Repayment Order.