South Kesteven District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Bourne. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
Terms for management, tenant-find or guaranteed rent are agreed in writing for each property before you instruct us.
HMO rules in South Kesteven District Council
| Rule | South Kesteven District Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm South Kesteven District Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether South Kesteven District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO guaranteed rent in Bourne: what we do
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Bourne and elsewhere in Lincolnshire. Before making an offer we survey the house, measure the rooms and check the local council's licensing and planning position for the address, because those decide how many people can lawfully live there.
Owners in Bourne who lease to any operator should check the licence, certificates and tenancy paperwork, because licensing offences and rent repayment orders can reach superior landlords since 1 May 2026. Have the lease reviewed by your own solicitor before you sign.
- Licence and certificate records shared with you
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent