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Property Standards
What standard does my property need to reach? I have no smoke alarms, are these necessary? I’m a bit dubio
us about the oven in my investment property: should I have it tested? The successful buy to let landlord will understand how important meeting property standards requirements is. AnA attractive, safe property will always be filled… and your buy to let business will be successful.
Property standards are put in place by the government to ensure the safety of the occupants. Standards commonly include the requirement for a provision of adequate and safe supplies of electricity, gas, and water. In the United Kingdom, it is the landlord’s responsibility to make certain that the property and its contents comply with legal safety acts. It may be necessary to provide certificates in some instances. The following certificates are essential:
Smoke Detectors Act 1991
Gas Safety (installation and use) regulations 1998
Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1998
Electrical equipment regulations 1994
Before renting your investment property, it is also essential to carry out the following:
Test each appliance with PAT (portable appliance testing)
Inventory all items
Carry out a property conditions report
Insure your property (be sure to take notice of the date the insurance comes into effect)