England & Wales

Service areas

FRASafe works online — from anywhere in England and Wales. Select your city for local HMO licensing guidance and council-specific information.

No postcode restriction

FRASafe is an online tool — it works for any property address in England and Wales.

Accepted nationally

The BS 9792:2025-aligned report format is accepted by councils across England for HMO licensing.

Works offline on-site

Install as a PWA and complete your assessment on-site at any property, with no signal required.

City guides

Detailed guidance on local HMO licensing requirements, council-specific information, and how FRASafe reports are accepted in each area.

London

All 33 London borough councils. Tower Hamlets, Newham, Southwark, Hackney and more.

Manchester

Manchester City Council — covers Fallowfield, Withington, Rusholme and all Manchester HMO areas.

Birmingham

Birmingham City Council — one of the largest HMO licensing authorities in the UK.

Leeds

Leeds City Council mandatory and additional HMO licensing across the city.

Bristol

Bristol City Council — city-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.

Sheffield

Sheffield City Council — covers Crookes, Ecclesall, Broomhall and student areas.

Newcastle

Newcastle City Council — covers Jesmond, Sandyford, Heaton and surrounding areas.

Nottingham

Nottingham City Council — one of England's most extensive additional licensing schemes.

Liverpool

Liverpool City Council — covers Kensington, Wavertree, Toxteth and surrounding areas.

Southampton

Southampton City Council — covers Portswood, Highfield, and Polygon student areas.

Brighton

Brighton & Hove City Council — covers Moulsecoomb, Hanover, and Preston Park areas.

Leicester

Leicester City Council — covers Clarendon Park, Stoneygate, and West End areas.

Coventry

Coventry City Council — covers Earlsdon, Canley, and areas near both universities.

Bradford

Bradford Council — covers Manningham, Little Horton, Heaton and surrounding areas.

Plymouth

Plymouth City Council — covers Mutley, Lipson, Stoke and university areas.

Derby

Derby City Council — covers Normanton, Arboretum, Pear Tree and surrounding areas.

Glasgow

Glasgow City Council — HMO licensing under Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. West End, Southside and city centre.

Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh Council — HMO licensing under Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. Marchmont, Newington, Leith.

Cardiff

Cardiff Council — RRO 2005 compliant. Covers Cathays, Roath, Splott and all Cardiff HMO areas.

Belfast

Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) — HMO licensing for the Holylands, Stranmillis and Queen's areas.

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Works for any HMO or holiday let in England and Wales. Free to complete — £45 for the PDF report.

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