Before I rent out my current residential home in England as a buy-to-let, what are the absolute minimum safety certificates (EPC, Gas, EICR) and insurance requirements I MUST have in place?
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Renting out your home as a buy-to-let in England requires several non-negotiable safety certificates and landlord insurance. You need an EPC (minimum E), annual Gas Safety Certificate, and an EICR every five years. Landlord insurance protects your asset and income.
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Renting out your home as a buy-to-let in England requires several non-negotiable safety certificates and landlord insurance. You need an EPC (minimum E), annual
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