Renting in Bournemouth
BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) · South West
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Bournemouth.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£950 - £1,300
Selective Licence Fee
£500 - £650
Selective Licensing Areas
Estimated 25,000 private rented properties in the Bournemouth area.
HMO Rules in Bournemouth
BCP Council has additional HMO licensing and selective licensing in Boscombe and Springbourne. These areas have high concentrations of private rentals and the council uses licensing to improve standards.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) HMO Register
What landlords must do:
- Obtain the correct licence for the property type
- Meet minimum room sizes (6.51m2 for one person, 10.22m2 for two)
- Provide adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Install and maintain fire safety equipment
- Keep the property in good repair and free from hazards
Report a Housing Problem
If you are experiencing issues with your rented property in Bournemouth, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01202 451451
Contact via website
Council Website
www.bcpcouncil.gov.ukTenant Advice in Bournemouth
Local Advice Line
Bournemouth CAB: 01202 551131
Free help is available from:
- Shelter (national housing charity, free advice line: 0808 800 4444)
- Citizens Advice (free, confidential advice on housing issues)
- Your local council's housing advice service
Rental Market in Bournemouth
2-Bed Rent
£1,100
/month
Avg Yield
5%
Growth (YoY)
5.5%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Bournemouthor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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