Butane….Propane…..what’s the difference?

LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is a hydrocarbon gas that exists in a liquefied form. LPG is a colourless, low carbon and highly efficient fuel. Supplied in two main forms, propane and butane, LPG has a range of uses – from providing fuel for Autogas vehicles, leisure...

Calling all landlords, have you had annual safety checks done on your rental properties?

    Did you know that as a landlord, it is a legal requirement for you to have an annual safety check on all gas appliances and flues that you provide for your tenants use in your rental properties.Additionally, you have a legal requirement to maintain gas...

“As a landlord, do I need to provide my tenants with a record of safety checks?”

The latest advice from Gas Safe Register is yes, you must provide your tenant with a record of safety checks completed within 28 days of the check being completed and you must keep an auditable copy. The record will need to be kept until two further gas safety checks...

“Do I need to provide my tenants with a CO alarm?” – a common question by landlords across the UK.

Continuing with advice for landlords, the following is the latest advice from the Gas Safe register on provision of CO alarms. Currently in England and Wales, legislation does not require a CO alarm to be fitted in rental properties containing gas appliances. However,...

Advice on staying ‘gas safe’ for those in rented accommodation

The Gas Safe Register provides the following advice to tenants on staying gas safe in their rented accommodation. Faulty gas appliances and gas pipework, poor gas fittings and blocked chimneys/flues can be life-threatening – so it’s important for your landlord to...