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Purchased buy to let needs rewiring

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Skag
Skag Posts: 480 Forumite
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in House buying, renting & selling
I purchased a property a month ago which is now let, and I decided to run an electricity report as per HMO regulations. I didn't have a surveyor to check the property though.

The electrician just reported that he checked 3 circuits so far and they appear to be problematic some causing the safety trip switch to drop (this might as well have been caused by a problematic appliance), and he concluded that the whole house will need to be rewired, sockets removed/replaced etc.
I think that's a bit of a stretch, though I will be getting a second opinion.
Any takes?

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  • vuvuzela
    vuvuzela Posts: 3,648 Forumite
    What would you like people to say ? I think getting a second opinion and quote is a good idea, however doing it quickly would be best as I'm sure you don't want your tenants living in a house with potentially unsafe electrics as if anything happened, they would certainly be quick to sue you.
  • Prothet_of_Doom
    Prothet_of_Doom Posts: 3,267 Forumite
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    Whilst rewiring is a real PITA, it is great to live in a house which doesn't have dodgy electrics. Happy days redecorating too !!!!
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    Skag wrote: »
    I purchased a property a month ago which is now let, and I decided to run an electricity report as per HMO regulations. I didn't have a surveyor to check the property though.

    The electrician just reported that he checked 3 circuits so far and they appear to be problematic some causing the safety trip switch to drop (this might as well have been caused by a problematic appliance), and he concluded that the whole house will need to be rewired, sockets removed/replaced etc.
    I think that's a bit of a stretch, though I will be getting a second opinion.
    Any takes?
    I can state categorically that a 2nd opinion is a waste of time.

    The electrics are fine as is.

    Relax.
  • dimbo61
    dimbo61 Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    Welcome to the world of being a Landlord it is easy to get rich quick !
    Go for a total rewire and then you know all the electrics are safe, 4 double sockets in each bedroom, electric cooker and hob, extra cable for electric shower just in case the gas central heating breaks down.
  • anselld
    anselld Posts: 8,633 Forumite
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    G_M wrote: »
    I can state categorically that a 2nd opinion is a waste of time.

    The electrics are fine as is.

    Relax.

    The OP needs to get an acceptable EICR to meet HMO management regs.

    Complete rewire may be OTT, but it *can* be necessary if testing indicates that insulation is breaking down for example.
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Skag wrote: »
    I didn't have a surveyor to check the property though.

    Saved yourself some money. That can be put towards the rewiring.
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    I can state categorically that a 2nd opinion is a waste of time.

    The
    electrics are fine as is.

    Relax.
    anselld wrote: »
    The OP needs to get an acceptable EICR to meet HMO management regs.

    Complete rewire may be OTT, but it *can* be necessary if testing indicates that insulation is breaking down for example.

    Oh G-M you are :naughty:

    In future :silenced:

    My tongue in cheek just slips over heads.....
  • anselld
    anselld Posts: 8,633 Forumite
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    G_M wrote: »
    Oh G-M you are :naughty:

    In future :silenced:

    My tongue in cheek just slips over heads.....

    OK, I did wonder! Perhaps sarcasm and electrics don't mix too well.
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