New Regulations
Five Yearly Electrical Checks
From 1st June 2020, private landlords in England will be required to have the electrical installation in their rental properties checked by a qualified electrician to ensure that they are safe.
This means that:
- Electrical Installations must be inspected and tested prior to the start of
a new tenancy from 1st July 2020
- Checks must be carried out on any existing tenancies by the
1st April 2021
These checks must then be carried out on a five-yearly basis.
A copy of the most recent electrical safety condition report (EICR) must be provided to both new and retained tenants.
The landlord is responsible for making sure that the person who completes the check is suitably competent. Using an electrician or firm that is a member of an accredited registration scheme operated by a recognized body will give you the confidence that this has been achieved.
Mandatory Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
All tenanted residences now require a smoke alarm on every floor, which must be tested at the start of each tenancy. Landlords who do not comply with this new regulation could be reprimanded with a fine of £5,000.
Similarly, rooms with a solid fuel heating system – burning wood, coal or biomass -must also be fitted with a carbon monoxide detector. This too should be tested at the start of each tenancy. For the moment gas, oil and LPG heating remain exempt.
If you wish to learn more about this subject go to our comprehensive page on landlord insurance.
Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
Independent advice by approachable staff online or by phone
Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
Competitive Premiums
Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
Independent broker with staff you can speak to by phone or online
Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
Competitive Premiums
Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
Independent broker with staff you can speak to by phone or online
Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
Competitive Premiums
Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
Specialists in Commercial & Residential Insurance
We have over 40 years experience as Residential and Commercial Insurance Brokers. We find the right policy to suit your needs and understand the risks that a property owner can face in the course of ownership. We work closely with our Insurers to get the best rates and our experience and excellent relationships with them mean that we can provide cover for even the most difficult to place risks.
Whether you have an adverse claims history, a high value property or a large portfolio of properties, we can source suitable cover for you. Whatever your requirements, we can tailor a specialist property insurance policy to suit your exact needs and provide you with a range of quotes to choose from. Established in 1976, we are not a call centre but a specialist insurance broker with a traditional office mentality, where the client comes first.
Looking for a quote now? Give us a call on 0800 085 3761 or complete one of our quote request forms.
We are also authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and you can view our registration here.
Get In Touch:
[contact-form-7 id="12585" title="New Callback"]We accept most payment types including:
Contents
- 1 New Regulations
- 2 Five Yearly Electrical Checks
- 3 Mandatory Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- 4
- 5 Insurance under one roof
- 6 We are specialists in many types of insurance
- 7 Block of Flats
- 8 Unoccupied
- 9 Home Insurance
- 10 Residential Landlord
- 11 Land Liability
- 12 Commercial Property
- 13 Lockup Garage
- 14 Restaurant
- 15 Takeaway
- 16 Classic Car
- 17 Mixed Use
- 18 Tradesmen
- 19 Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
- 20 Independent advice by approachable staff online or by phone
- 21 Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
- 22 Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
- 23 We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
- 24 Competitive Premiums
- 25 Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
- 26 Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
- 27 Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
- 28 Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
- 29 Independent broker with staff you can speak to by phone or online
- 30 Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
- 31 Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
- 32 We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
- 33 Competitive Premiums
- 34 Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
- 35 Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
- 36 Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
- 37 Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
- 38 Independent broker with staff you can speak to by phone or online
- 39 Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
- 40 Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
- 41 We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
- 42 Competitive Premiums
- 43 Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
- 44 Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
- 45 Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
- 46 Specialists in Commercial & Residential Insurance
- 47 Get In Touch:
- 48 We accept most payment types including:
- 49 UK Call Handlers & Dedicated New Business Team
- 50 Call Us on 0800 085 3761
