When you are ready to rent out your property it is advised to ensure the property is in a good decorative order, this can be freshening up the paintwork or changing the flooring. Any outstanding maintenance issues or repairs should also be fixed. The better the condition of the property, the better the quality of the tenants interested in the property, it also helps to achieve the highest rent possible.

As a landlord, you will be legally required to provide your tenant with an annual gas safety certificate. The service must be carried out by a contractor registered with Gas Safe, previously known as the Council for the Registration of Gas Installers (CORGI). The relevant law is The Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998. Landlords are also required to ensure that any gas boilers and other equipment are serviced once a year. Records must be kept of the condition of the equipment and gas safety checks.Landlords are also required to ensure that any gas boilers and other equipment are serviced once a year.

The relevant law regarding electrical safety for landlords is The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 and Smoke Detectors Act 1991, under this the electrical wiring in the home must be in safe and good working order, smoke alarms also need to be fitted and working. Any wiring over 15 years old is required to be inspected manually- this must be assessed by an accredited Electrician. We recommend that an Electrical Check is completed prior to the start of the tenancy.