In short: Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. In Neath Port Talbot we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA
- Main towns
- Neath, Briton Ferry
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Neath Port Talbot involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Neath Port Talbot?
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Neath Port Talbot?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,700 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in Neath Port Talbot
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Neath Port Talbot
Do you deal with the council for me?
We give you the evidence and can talk the council through the works if you want. The licence and any correspondence stay in your name.
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Neath Port Talbot?
Yes, across the whole of Neath Port Talbot, including Neath, Briton Ferry.
Who licenses HMOs in Neath Port Talbot?
Neath Port Talbot council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Neath Port Talbot
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Neath Port Talbot
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Neath Port Talbot
- Communal kitchen refits in Neath Port Talbot
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Neath Port Talbot
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Neath Port Talbot
- Fire doors in Neath Port Talbot
- Student HMO refurbishment in Neath Port Talbot
- EPC and energy upgrades in Neath Port Talbot