When do you need building regulations approval for an extension? This guide explains the difference between planning permission and building regs, the role of Building Control, and key requirements for insulation, drainage, and fire safety. Free compliance checklist included.
Your complete guide to carbon monoxide alarm regulations for landlords. Covers 2022 updates, placement rules, testing requirements at the start of each tenancy, and how to avoid £5,000 fines. Free compliance checklist included.
Clear guide to PAT testing for landlords. Covers legal requirements vs. best practice, what counts as a “portable appliance,” and testing frequency in HMOs vs. standard rentals. Free compliance checklist included.
Your complete guide to Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) for landlords. Covers the 5‑year inspection rule, C1/C2/C3/FI codes, timeline for remedial works, and how to avoid £30,000 fines. Free compliance checklist included.
Your complete guide to landlord gas safety certificates (CP12). Covers annual inspection protocols, record-keeping, what happens if a boiler fails, and how to avoid £6,000 fines. Free compliance checklist included.
Step‑by‑step guide to registering EPC exemptions for UK landlords. Covers “devaluation,” “high cost,” “all relevant improvements made,” and how to avoid fines. Free exemption checklist included.
Cost‑benefit analysis of common EPC upgrades for UK landlords: LED lighting, loft insulation, boiler replacements, solar panels, and the £3,500 cost cap. Free upgrade calculator included.
The proposed EPC C 2025 deadline explained. Updated timelines for reaching Band C, what landlords should do now, and the impact on property value. Free compliance checklist included.
Current MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) regulations for UK landlords explained. The “E” rating threshold, penalties for non-compliance up to £5,000, and how to avoid fines. Free compliance checklist included.
Complete guide to UK emergency lighting requirements for rental properties. Covers siting of units, 3‑hour duration rule, monthly/annual testing protocols, and how to avoid £30,000 fines. Free compliance checklist included.