Merton vs Wandsworth — Landlord Licensing Compared

Side-by-side comparison of selective and additional HMO licensing in Merton and Wandsworth. Reference data from each council's own pages and GOV.UK.

South-west London neighbours commonly compared by landlords.

Merton (Greater London)

• Selective licensing: Designated areas only. Not yet independently verified — check the council page.
• Additional HMO licensing: Status not yet verified. Not yet independently verified — check the council page.
• Council licensing page: https://www.merton.gov.uk/council-tax-benefits-and-housing/private-housing/licensing/selective-licence
• Council HMO page: https://www.merton.gov.uk/council-tax-benefits-and-housing/private-housing/licensing/fees
• Full reference page: https://letsentry.co.uk/council/merton

Wandsworth (Greater London)

• Selective licensing: Designated areas only. Not yet independently verified — check the council page.
• Additional HMO licensing: Status not yet verified. Not yet independently verified — check the council page.
• Council licensing page: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/private-rented-property-licences/
• Council HMO page: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/private-rented-property-licences/property-licence-fees-discounts/
• Full reference page: https://letsentry.co.uk/council/wandsworth

Mandatory HMO licensing applies in both areas: any HMO occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households needs a licence anywhere in England.

Sources: - legislation.gov.uk — Housing Act 2004 — https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/contents - GOV.UK — House in multiple occupation (HMO) licence — https://www.gov.uk/house-in-multiple-occupation-licence

Last verified: 2026-06-28. Reference data only — always check each council's own page before applying.