What You Need To Know About Electrics for Buy To Let - Part One
Firstly, it’s worth saying that unlike with gas certificates, there is no legal requirement for landlords to have annual safety checks on electrical equipment. However, that said, it is a criminal offence to “fail to ensure that the electrical system and appliances are safe.” (Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations 1994)
So any wise landlord should ideally have electrical equipment and wiring checked before first letting a property as well as having periodic checks done too.
It's worth getting what's called a “Periodic Inspection Report” done by a qualified electrician. The cost for one of these depends on the size of the property but for a typical 2 or 3 bedroom terrace property it will be in a range from about £100 to £300 - how much will depend on area.”
Copyright David Lawrenson 2007.
Part two tomorrow.
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So any wise landlord should ideally have electrical equipment and wiring checked before first letting a property as well as having periodic checks done too.
It's worth getting what's called a “Periodic Inspection Report” done by a qualified electrician. The cost for one of these depends on the size of the property but for a typical 2 or 3 bedroom terrace property it will be in a range from about £100 to £300 - how much will depend on area.”
Copyright David Lawrenson 2007.
Part two tomorrow.
Back to main site: www.lettingfocus.com
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Monday, January 15, 2007.
