PROPERTY owners will be well aware that the wintertime is fast-approaching. With the nights drawing in and the temperatures slowly dropping, it’s time to start preparing your home for the cooler season. For landlords, ensuring tenants are cosy should be just as important as avoiding large, unforeseen repair costs - so how should you winter-proof your property?
With many of us edging towards turning on the central heating switch, ensuring a property is running as efficiently as possible is vital.
And, with the opportunity to invest in long-term solutions as well as practical quick-fixes, there’s no reason why you can’t winter-proof your home.
Service the boiler
The worst time for a boiler to break down is during the winter’s harsh weather - and with many people relying on their central heating systems during the colder season, it’s important landlords and homeowners ensure they have booked in their home for an annual service.
Not only will it be in your interests for the long-term, but this yearly check by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer is a legal requirement for landlords.
Visit www.gassaferegister.co.uk to find someone suitable to carry out the work in your area.
Bleed the radiators
While cranking up the central heating can seem like a sure-fire way to warm up, it could be less effective if your radiators need bleeding.
This may not necessarily fall under the job description of a landlord, it is something which could affect your property, so it may be worth contacting your tenant to see if you can carry out the process.
Install insulation
While the cost of heating a property won’t usually fall under the landlord’s responsibility, it can often be worth investing in additional insulation for the dwelling.
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