A well-prepared property lets faster, attracts better tenants and avoids problems later. Here is the checklist we work through with every landlord before a home goes on the market.
Safety certificates
- Gas Safety certificate if the property has gas appliances, renewed every 12 months.
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), usually valid for five years.
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), valid for ten years.
- Working smoke alarms on every floor and carbon monoxide alarms where needed.
Paperwork
Have your ID, proof of ownership and any mortgage lender consent ready. Your tenancy will need a written statement of terms, and the deposit must be protected in a government-approved scheme.
Presentation
Fresh paint, clean carpets and good photos make a real difference. Small repairs such as dripping taps or sticking doors are worth fixing before viewings start.
Rules change from time to time, so always check the latest government guidance, or ask our lettings team to go through it with you.