Rental property ensure tenancy
Mortgage
It is advised to have a small mortgage on your property to avoid fraudulent transactions such as a tenant taking out a mortgage on your property or selling your property without your knowledge. Once you have a mortgage you would be contacted if someone else tries to sell it or take out a mortgage and that keeps you safe.
There are a few factors to consider when moving abroad and renting your UK home
Gas safety
As a landlord, you must
- make sure gas equipment they supply is safely installed and maintained by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- have a registered engineer do an annual gas safety check on each appliance and flue
- give you a copy of the gas safety check record before you move in, or within 28 days of the check
Electrical safety
You must make sure
- the electrical system is safe, for example sockets and light fittings
- all appliances they supply are safe, for example cookers and kettles
Fire safety
You must
- follow safety regulations
- provide a smoke alarm on each storey and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a solid fuel burning appliance (for example a coal fire or wood burning stove)
- check you have access to escape routes at all times
- make sure the furniture and furnishings they supply are fire safe
- provide fire alarms and extinguishers if the property is a large house in multiple occupation (HMO)
All repairs must be carried out in a timely manner to comply with health and safety regulations and to keep your tenant and your property safe.
How can you tackle home identity fraud?
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