𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄

Regular property inspections are a useful way for landlords to spot potential issues early and build trust with tenants.

Here are five key areas landlords need to focus on during inspections.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Look for cracks in the walls and ceilings and check the roof for missing tiles or leaks.

𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀: Give taps, toilets and pipes a once-over for leaks or signs of corrosion. Also, check light fixtures and wiring are safe.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Ensure the boiler and radiators work efficiently. Proper insulation is key to keeping the heat in, the energy bills down and your tenants happy.

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and, if required, fire extinguishers must be working and up to date with the latest safety regulations.

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: A bit of deterioration is expected, but you’ll want to watch for anything that’s gone beyond ‘a bit’. Look out for damaged fixtures or flooring and any changes made without your permission.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.