Renting in Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council · East of England
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Ipswich.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£700 - £950
Estimated 10,000 private rented properties in the Ipswich area.
HMO Rules in Ipswich
Ipswich operates mandatory HMO licensing. The town is seeing growth in its private rented sector as affordability attracts renters from more expensive areas. The council works to ensure minimum property standards.
Check the HMO Register
Check council website
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 Ipswich, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01473 432000
Contact via website
Council Website
www.ipswich.gov.ukTenant Advice in Ipswich
Local Advice Line
Ipswich CAB: 01473 219777
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 Ipswich
2-Bed Rent
£825
/month
Avg Yield
5.8%
Growth (YoY)
4.3%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Ipswichor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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