Electrical inspections for landlords

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Has anyone ever done this? It has to be done that is clear
The question I have is that it seems anything built before 2019 will have to have remedial work done on and it sounds expensive.
Any experiences?

actual guidance on gov.uk. You need to meet the 18th edition of the wiring regs - build date of the property isn't relevant. That is a little disturbing as normally such legislation isn't retrospective. It does appear that installations to previous editions MAY only get a C3 notice.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/guide-for-landlords-electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector

getting it done at the moment will be a challenge. There weren't enough electricians to inspect all the rentals in England even before this.

fortunately mine had a lot of work done earlier this year so will be up to date - I couldn't get the certificate done at the time as the legislation had not been issued. A task for next year before July.

The regs were issued in 2018 and came into force in 2019. You might need to do small things like move a switch for an immersion to outside the airing cupboard, as we had to do, but that was it. Perhaps the mains PCB board might have to be altered etc.

Yep, new formal requirement for landlords now. Costs what it costs unfortunately.

From one of the industry regulatory bodies, explains things very well and much better than i could. There is no requirement for the installation to be compliant with the 18th Edition, if it complied with a previous edition it will more than likely be ok although there may be some things that should be done if they havent already(RCD protection/Main bonding) which vastly increase the safety of the install on the whole.
www.napit.org.uk/downloads/Electrical-Safety-in-the-Private-Rented-Sector-Regulations-Guidance-for-Landlords-NAPIT.pdf
They have also released a guidance book for inspectors and landlords which some may find helpful.
www.napitdirect.co.uk/p/landlords-and-electrical-inspectors-guidance-for-the-private-rented-sector-electrical-safety-checks