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. We carry this out across Newport, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF, NP
- Main towns
- Newport (Newport), Risca
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newport involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Newport?
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- 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.
Newport City Council: local HMO schemes
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional HMO licensing 13 Feb 2025-12 Feb 2030 (replaced 2019 scheme). |
|---|---|
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Newport before you buy or start work. Source: Newport City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Newport?
| 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 Newport
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newport
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.
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Newport?
Yes, across the whole of Newport, including Newport (Newport), Risca.
Who licenses HMOs in Newport?
Newport council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.