A Property Compliance Health Check is essentially a structured review (or audit) of a property to ensure it meets all legal, safety, and best practice requirements. In the UK, this is particularly important for landlords, housing associations, building societies, and commercial property owners, as multiple regulations apply.

Here’s a clear breakdown of what a Property Compliance Health Check usually covers:

1. Fire Safety

Fire Risk Assessment (valid, reviewed, and acted upon).

• Fire detection and alarm systems tested & maintained.
• Firefighting equipment (extinguishers, sprinklers) serviced.
• Emergency lighting functional and regularly tested.
• Escape routes clear, signed, and fire doors in good condition.
• Records of fire drills and staff/occupant training.

2. Gas Safety

• Annual Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) from a Gas Safe registered engineer.
• Maintenance records for boilers, heaters, and pipework.
• Carbon monoxide detectors fitted and tested (where required).

3. Electrical Safety

• EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) every 5 years (or as required).
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) records (where applicable).
• Emergency lighting and alarms tested and logged.
• Electrical distribution boards and wiring maintained safely.

4. Asbestos Management

• Asbestos Management Survey (for properties built before 2000).
• Asbestos Register maintained and accessible.
• Asbestos Management Plan in place (if asbestos identified).
• Records of inspections and remedial works.

5. Water Safety (Legionella)

• Legionella Risk Assessment in place and reviewed.
• Monitoring of hot & cold water systems (temperature checks, flushing, cleaning).
• Records of inspections and treatments.

6. Lift & Equipment Safety

Passenger lifts and lifting equipment inspected under LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998).

• Maintenance records available.

7. Building Safety

• Structural integrity checks (especially for older/high-rise buildings).
• Compliance with Building Safety Act 2022 where applicable.
• Cladding and façade assessments (where required).

8. Health & Safety

• General risk assessments for the property.
• Workplace safety compliance (if commercial).
• First aid arrangements.
• Accident reporting systems (RIDDOR compliance).

9. Environmental Compliance

• Waste disposal contracts and records.
• Hazardous materials storage compliance.
• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) valid.

10. Documentation & Record Keeping

• Compliance certificates (gas, electric, fire, asbestos, legionella).
• Servicing logs.
• Training records.
• Policies and management plans (fire, asbestos, water, etc.).

A Property Compliance Health Check Report will provide:

A compliance “scorecard” or traffic-light system (compliant / partial / non-compliant).

Priority action plan (urgent, medium, long-term).

Evidence checklist (certificates, inspection records, policies).