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Property Licensed

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Residential apartment building exterior related to housing and HMO licence applications via Barnab.
Residential apartment building exterior related to housing and HMO licence applications via Barnab.
Residential apartment building exterior related to housing and HMO licence applications via Barnab.
Residential apartment building exterior related to housing and HMO licence applications via Barnab.

If you have a rental property, it might need a selective, additional or HMO licence. We can help you get licensed and avoid any penalties from the council.

If you have a rental property, it might need a selective, additional or HMO licence. We can help you get licensed and avoid any penalties from the council.

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Trusted by hundreds of customers

Trusted by hundreds of customers

From the application to submission everything was flawless. We got our licence without hassle. I highly recommend Barnab. Thank you so much.

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Jennifer Smith

I had a great experience with Barnab. They took all the stress out of a process I had been dreading. Highly recommend them to anyone going through the application process.

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Sophie Morrison

From the application to submission everything was flawless. We got our licence without hassle. I highly recommend Barnab. Thank you so much.

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Tobias Farrow

I can’t recommend Barnab highly enough. Our application approved in just a few weeks, with full support and guidance throughout. Super efficient, cost-effective, and seamless.

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About Property Licences

About Property Licences

About Property Licences

About Property Licences

When do I need a property licence?

When do I need a property licence?

When do I need a property licence?

This depends on your council and the type of rental that you want to run.

This depends on your council and the type of rental that you want to run.

This depends on your council and the type of rental that you want to run.

We will identify the licence that you need. This will be based on the following:

We will identify the licence that you need. This will be based on the following:

We will identify the licence that you need. This will be based on the following:

The licensing regime of your council

(if they have selective, additional or HMO licences)

The type of tenants you will have

(single household or multiple households)

The number of tenants you will have

(multiple households with 5+ people always need HMO licence)

Selective Licence

Key Information

Here’s what you need to know about the whole process

Key Information

Time for licence grant

4-8 weeks

Licence Duration

5 years

Barnab fee

£250 + VAT

Council fee (approximate)

£900

What would you typically need to do?

To get your Property Licence you need to:

Requirements

Check council standards

Carefully review all the minimum requirements across a wide range of considirations the council will use in their evaluation.

Implement necessary changes

If you don't meet the minimum requirements, you must make the changes necessary so that you do.

Prepare all documents

Your floor plan, safety certificates, tenancy agreement.

Fill out a detailed application form

Including information about all stakeholders related to the property and detailed overview of all rooms and amenities.

How do we help?

Step by step overview of how we make this simple.

Online licence application form supported and pre-filled using Barnab’s tools.

Step 3 - Apply

Automatically apply

We will tell you if you need to make any changes to the property and apply to the council.

Online licence application form supported and pre-filled using Barnab’s tools.

Step 2 - Scan

Scan your property

Instead of having to manually checking compliance with each requirement.

Barnab questionnaire interface showing grouped responses across application steps.

Step 1 - Answer

Answer simple questions

Instead of long confusing forms, we guide you through a simple, conversational chat.

Frequently Asked Questions

 Something’s not clear? You will find an answer below!

FAQ

Do I need both a selective licence and planning permission?

Usually not. Selective licensing is about managing rental standards, not property use. Planning permission is rarely needed unless you’re changing the building's use. We’ll check what applies to your property — free of charge.

What documents do I need to apply for a selective licence?

How long does it take to get a selective licence?

How much are the council fees?

Do I need a floor plan?

Can I apply for a selective licence myself?

What happens if my application is rejected?

Choose plan

Selective Licence

Your tenants are either 1-2 people or a family.

Additional HMO Licence

Your teenants are 3-4 people from more than 1 household.

Mandatory HMO Licence

Your teenants are 5 or more people from more than 1 household.

Total

£250

+ VAT

No complicated forms

100% accurate and hassle-free

Would you like to speak to us?

Choose a time, and we will give you a callback for a free 10-minute consultation!

Hand stamping legal approval document, representing licence approval process through Barnab.

Selective Licence

Key Information

Here’s what you need to know about the whole process

Key Information

Time for licence grant

4-8 weeks

Licence Duration

5 years

Barnab fee

£250 + VAT

Council fee (approximate)

£900

What would you typically need to do?

To get your Property Licence you need to:

Requirements

Check council standards

Carefully review all the minimum requirements across a wide range of considirations the council will use in their evaluation.

Implement necessary changes

If you don't meet the minimum requirements, you must make the changes necessary so that you do.

Prepare all documents

Your floor plan, safety certificates, tenancy agreement.

Fill out a detailed application form

Including information about all stakeholders related to the property and detailed overview of all rooms and amenities.

How do we help?

Step by step overview of how we make this simple.

Online licence application form supported and pre-filled using Barnab’s tools.

Step 3 - Apply

Automatically apply

We will tell you if you need to make any changes to the property and apply to the council.

Online licence application form supported and pre-filled using Barnab’s tools.

Step 2 - Scan

Scan your property

Instead of having to manually checking compliance with each requirement.

Barnab questionnaire interface showing grouped responses across application steps.

Step 1 - Answer

Answer simple questions

Instead of long confusing forms, we guide you through a simple, conversational chat.

Frequently Asked Questions

 Something’s not clear? You will find an answer below!

FAQ

Do I need both a selective licence and planning permission?

Usually not. Selective licensing is about managing rental standards, not property use. Planning permission is rarely needed unless you’re changing the building's use. We’ll check what applies to your property — free of charge.

What documents do I need to apply for a selective licence?

How long does it take to get a selective licence?

How much are the council fees?

Do I need a floor plan?

Can I apply for a selective licence myself?

What happens if my application is rejected?

Choose plan

Selective Licence

Your tenants are either 1-2 people or a family.

Additional HMO Licence

Your teenants are 3-4 people from more than 1 household.

Mandatory HMO Licence

Your teenants are 5 or more people from more than 1 household.

Total

£250

+ VAT

No complicated forms

100% accurate and hassle-free

Would you like to speak to us?

Choose a time, and we will give you a callback for a free 10-minute consultation!

Hand stamping legal approval document, representing licence approval process through Barnab.

Selective Licence

Key Information

Here’s what you need to know about the whole process

Key Information

Time for licence grant

4-8 weeks

Licence Duration

5 years

Barnab fee

£250 + VAT

Council fee (approximate)

£900

What would you typically need to do?

To get your Property Licence you need to:

Requirements

Check council standards

Carefully review all the minimum requirements across a wide range of considirations the council will use in their evaluation.

Implement necessary changes

If you don't meet the minimum requirements, you must make the changes necessary so that you do.

Prepare all documents

Your floor plan, safety certificates, tenancy agreement.

Fill out a detailed application form

Including information about all stakeholders related to the property and detailed overview of all rooms and amenities.

How do we help?

Step by step overview of how we make this simple.

Online licence application form supported and pre-filled using Barnab’s tools.

Step 3 - Apply

Automatically apply

We will tell you if you need to make any changes to the property and apply to the council.

Online licence application form supported and pre-filled using Barnab’s tools.

Step 2 - Scan

Scan your property

Instead of having to manually checking compliance with each requirement.

Barnab questionnaire interface showing grouped responses across application steps.

Step 1 - Answer

Answer simple questions

Instead of long confusing forms, we guide you through a simple, conversational chat.

Frequently Asked Questions

 Something’s not clear? You will find an answer below!

FAQ

Do I need both a selective licence and planning permission?

Usually not. Selective licensing is about managing rental standards, not property use. Planning permission is rarely needed unless you’re changing the building's use. We’ll check what applies to your property — free of charge.

What documents do I need to apply for a selective licence?

How long does it take to get a selective licence?

How much are the council fees?

Do I need a floor plan?

Can I apply for a selective licence myself?

What happens if my application is rejected?

Choose plan

Selective Licence

Your tenants are either 1-2 people or a family.

Additional HMO Licence

Your teenants are 3-4 people from more than 1 household.

Mandatory HMO Licence

Your teenants are 5 or more people from more than 1 household.

Total

£250

+ VAT

Would you like to speak to us?

Choose a time, and we will give you a callback for a free 10-minute consultation!

Selective Licence

Key Information

Here’s what you need to know about the whole process

Key Information

Time for licence grant

4-8 weeks

Licence Duration

5 years

Barnab fee

£250 + VAT

Council fee (approximate)

£900

What would you typically need to do?

To get your Property Licence you need to:

Requirements

Check council standards

Carefully review all the minimum requirements across a wide range of considirations the council will use in their evaluation.

Implement necessary changes

If you don't meet the minimum requirements, you must make the changes necessary so that you do.

Prepare all documents

Your floor plan, safety certificates, tenancy agreement.

Fill out a detailed application form

Including information about all stakeholders related to the property and detailed overview of all rooms and amenities.

How do we help?

Step by step overview of how we make this simple.

Online licence application form supported and pre-filled using Barnab’s tools.

Step 3 - Apply

Automatically apply

We will tell you if you need to make any changes to the property and apply to the council.

Online licence application form supported and pre-filled using Barnab’s tools.

Step 2 - Scan

Scan your property

Instead of having to manually checking compliance with each requirement.

Barnab questionnaire interface showing grouped responses across application steps.

Step 1 - Answer

Answer simple questions

Instead of long confusing forms, we guide you through a simple, conversational chat.

Frequently Asked Questions

 Something’s not clear? You will find an answer below!

FAQ

Do I need both a selective licence and planning permission?

Usually not. Selective licensing is about managing rental standards, not property use. Planning permission is rarely needed unless you’re changing the building's use. We’ll check what applies to your property — free of charge.

What documents do I need to apply for a selective licence?

How long does it take to get a selective licence?

How much are the council fees?

Do I need a floor plan?

Can I apply for a selective licence myself?

What happens if my application is rejected?

Choose plan

Selective Licence

Your tenants are either 1-2 people or a family.

Additional HMO Licence

Your teenants are 3-4 people from more than 1 household.

Mandatory HMO Licence

Your teenants are 5 or more people from more than 1 household.

Total

£250

+ VAT

Would you like to speak to us?

Choose a time, and we will give you a callback for a free 10-minute consultation!

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