Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.
Property Inspections May Be Missing Key Hazards, Report Suggests
A Property118 report warns that routine property inspections may be missing hazards. Landlords and agents typically carry out six-monthly checks, but these may not capture everything.
The report describes a familiar inspection routine: testing smoke alarms, looking under the sink for leaks, checking for damage, asking the tenant whether anything needs repairing, and making sure the garden hasn’t got completely out of hand. Inspectors may take photographs and make notes, then conclude that everything looks reasonably well.
However, the headline of the Property118 article states that “your property inspection may be missing the hazards.” The source does not specify which hazards are being missed or provide further detail on the inspection process beyond the routine described.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, the report is a reminder that standard inspection checklists may not be comprehensive. The source does not offer specific guidance on additional checks or identify particular hazards, so agents may wish to review their own procedures.
The article was published by Property118. No further statistics, case studies, or expert commentary are included in the source excerpt.
Source: Property118