Every five years, plus annual checks by you, £120–£200. You must ensure all the electrics are safe. So, at the start of every tenancy and annually: Visually check sockets, light … Read More
Landlord law: Your quick guide to Legionella risks
Free. At the start of letting; whenever there are changes to your water installation. What, Legionella? Yup, you’ve got to do a risk assessment on that one, too, even if … Read More
Make buy-to-let home improvements that matter
Before you start oohing and aahing over hand-painted kitchens and copper baths on Houzz.co.uk, pause and ask whether you should renovate your rental property at all. There’s no doubt that … Read More
The top five property maintenance questions answered
1. How much should I budget for property maintenance? Will the boiler conk out in the next week or the next decade? You just don’t know. Maintenance costs vary hugely … Read More