Category: Landlord FAQs
Posted in 16th August 2022 by Thomas Williams
Get permission from the mortgage lender – you may require a buy-to-let mortgage.…
Posted in 16th August 2022 by Thomas Williams
Get permission from head lessee or freeholder where required…
Posted in 16th August 2022 by Thomas Williams
You will need landlords building insurance.…
Posted in 16th August 2022 by Thomas Williams
Ensure you have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Note: Properties in the private rented sector will need a minimum rating of E.…
Posted in 16th August 2022 by Thomas Williams
In Wales, you must register and/or obtain a license with Rent Smart Wales to rent out your property. www.rentsmart.gov.wales.…
Posted in 16th August 2022 by Thomas Williams
Ensure the property is safe and compliant with regulations:•If there are gas appliances or gas heating at the property, you will require a valid gas safety certificate to be carried out by a Gas Safety registered engineer.
- If the property is furnished, furnishings must comply with the Furniture & Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations
- Ensure that any electrical installation and appliances provided are safe when the tenancy begins and in proper working order throughout the tenancy
- Ensure there are working smoke,
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Posted in 16th August 2022 by Thomas Williams
LET ONLY – If you’re taking a deposit, you must protect it in a deposit scheme and provide the tenant and anyone who paid toward the deposit with the required documentation within 30 days of receiving the deposit.…
Posted in 16th August 2022 by Thomas Williams
Ensure all suppliers are informed of the tenancy and provide up-to-date readings.…
