Information & Advice for Your Properties

If you are considering renting our a property for the first time we can provide you with advice and guidance. Whether you are a new or experienced landlord there are many things you need to consider - please contact us for a copy of our leaflet 'Have you thought about renting out your home'.

Gas Safety

• Gas Safe (External Link)

Electrical Safety

• Electrical Safety Council (External Link)
• NICEIC (External Link)

Fire Safety

• Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (External Link)

Tenancy Deposit Schemes

• Deposit Protection Schemes for Private Tenants (External Link)

Energy Efficiency

• Energy Performance Certificate (External Link)
• AWARM (External Link)
• Energy Saving Trust (External Link)

Houses in Multilple Occupation (HMO) 

• HMO (External Link) 

Landlord Insurance

It is essential that landlords have adequate insurance in place to protect their property. Normal household insurance does not provide the same protection as specific landlord insurance.

Wigan Council cannot recommend any company or product to Landlords, but you are advised to seek competitive quotes and compare like for like cover.

Home Improvements, Repairs and Maintenance

• Wigan Council Good Trader Scheme
• Home Improvement Loans
• Home Improvment Agency
• Housing Health & Safety Rating System (External Link)  

Landlord Organisations

• National Landlord Association (External Link)
• North West Landlords Association (External Link)
• Registered Landlord Association (External Link)

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