Advice for Landlords
 
We are able to offer advice on many topics, including the following:
 Furniture and Effects
 Furnished — Sufficient furniture and equipment of good quality
 Unfurnished — We advise carpets, curtains, cooker & fridge/freezer
 Gas Safety Regulations — All gas appliances must have a yearly
     safety check by a registered Corgi engineer
 Electrical Regulations — A current electrical certificate is required
 Fire and Safety Regulations — all tenancies must comply with the
     Fire & Furnishings Safety Regulation 1988 and Furnishings Amendment
     Regulation 1993
 Inventory — a good detailed inventory is essential for your protection,
     including instructions for appliances and maintenance
 Keys — three sets are recommended
 
Landlords should consider:
 Forwarding of mail — arrange redirection by the Post Office
 Mortgage lender consent forms — you may be in breach of of your
     arrangements if you do not obtain consent
 Property improvement and maintenance schedules
 Helpful information for tenants — prepare a list of useful information
     regarding the property, locality (schools, buses, etc.) to leave in the
     property
 Cleanliness — please ensure the property is left clean and tidy
 
We are also able to offer advice on tax and insurance:
 Legal protection when letting your property
 Prolet has negotiated Buildings/Contents Insurance for landlords at
     extremely competitive rates. Quotations are available on request
 Tax — all net rental income needs to be declared for UK Income Tax
     purposes
 Non-Resident Landlords — a tax exemption certificate can be obtained
     at HM Revenue & Customs’ discretion. Unless this is received we must
     by law deduct 24% from your net monthly rent and forward this to HM
     Revenue & Customs
 If you do not have a tax advisor we can recommend an advisor