Peterborough guides
Peterborough guides for landlords and tenants
Fewer, better guides. Each one starts with a direct answer, shows the date we checked it and links to the official source.
Peterborough
Local rules and figures
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Licensing · Reviewed 28 Sep 2026
Peterborough selective licensing
The ten wards covered, the £908 fee, exemptions and how to apply.
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HMOs · Reviewed 28 Sep 2026
HMO licensing for 3 or more sharers
Additional licensing since 26 January 2026, and how households are counted.
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Market · ONS, August 2026
Peterborough rental market update
Average rents by bedrooms and property type, and local house prices.
England
Letting rules and good practice
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The law · Reviewed 28 Sep 2026
Renters' Rights Act checklist
What changed on 1 May 2026 and what comes next, as a tick-off list.
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Safety · Reviewed 28 Sep 2026
Landlord checklist before letting
Gas, electrics, alarms, EPC, deposits and right to rent.
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Management · Reviewed 28 Sep 2026
What an inspection report should show
Room by room, alarms, damp and clear actions with owners.