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Written FRA — required for HMOs and commercial premises. Identifies risks and remedial actions.

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Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) annual.

Every let with gas needs an annual Gas Safety Cert. £80–£140. Without it, you face £6k fines and possible prosecution.

EICR every 5 years (England).

Electrical Installation Condition Report — legally required since 2020 for English rentals. £150–£300 per property.

EPC E+ for lettings.

MEES rules require EPC E or above to legally let. Below E, you can't let. Plan upgrades before listing.

Right to Rent checks.

England-only: check tenant immigration status before move-in. Penalties up to £20k per illegal tenant if you skip this.

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By job type

Inc. VAT · 2026
Source: NMT quotes
Gas Safety Cert (CP12)
£80–£150
EICR (5-yearly)
£150–£300
EPC (10-yearly)
£60–£120
Inventory (3-bed)
£100–£250
End-of-tenancy clean
£250–£600
Full management (% rent)% of monthly rent
£10–£15
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Fire Risk Assessment — mandatory for HMO common parts, flats above commercial. RRO 2005 duty. Expect to pay £200–£1,500 for UK landlord FRA.

What Does the Work Involve?

NEBOSH Fire-trained assessor or IFE member. Walk-through inspection. Hazard identification. Risk assessment. Existing measures. Recommendations report. Annual review minimum.

Typical Costs

ItemLow (£)High (£)Notes
HMO single property FRA200500Standard
Flats above shop FRA250800Common parts
Block of flats FRA5001,500Whole block
Annual review FRA150500Per year
Type 1, 2, 3, 4 FRA2003,500Type 4 most intrusive
Cladding fire safety EWS15005,000For mortgage
Remedial works (if found)50015,000+Plus FRA

UK Regulations

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Fire Safety Act 2021. Fire Safety (England) Regs 2022. Annual review duty.

Frequently Asked Questions

FRA types 1-4?

Type 1: non-destructive common parts. Type 2: destructive common. Type 3: non-destructive flats. Type 4: destructive flats. £200-£3,500 increasing.

EWS1 cladding form?

For high-rise mortgage/sale. Specialist required. £500-£5,000.

HMO under 5 occupants?

FRA still good practice. Mandatory above 5.

Annual review essential?

Yes — RRO duty. Document review even if no changes.

Best UK providers?

NEBOSH or IFE-trained. Insurance-backed. Specialist HMO firms.

Combined with HMO licence?

Yes — packaged. £500-£1,500 single visit.

This guide was written with AI assistance and is intended for general information only. Prices are estimates based on UK averages and may vary by region. Always get at least three quotes and consult a qualified professional before starting any work.

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