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Awaab’s Law – Estate and Letting Agents

If you are an Estate or Letting Agent, you will be aware of Awaab’s Law, which comes into force in October 2025.

Public awareness of Damp and Mould has increased throughout the UK, and buyers are much more aware of the risks when purchasing a property. As letting agents are much closer to the front line of this change, we anticipate that expectations of letting agents will rise quickly. Ensuring you have a reliable, trustworthy and impartial contractor will be key.

How can Trustguard help Estate and Letting Agents with Condensation, Damp and Mould? 

Trustguard Ltd has been in the property industry for over 15 years. We know how Damp, Mould and Timber issues can cause potential buyers extra worry or put off interested parties from a sale or letting.

Our Damp and Timber surveys are trusted by buyers and vendors, and our membership in the Federation of Master Builders, plus our membership in Which Trusted Traders, has led customers to recognise us as one of the leading companies they can trust.

Our goal is to work alongside Estate and Letting Agents to create a safer, healthier housing portfolio in the North East of England. We propose supporting property agents in meeting these new expectations with a comprehensive, unbiased report within fixed timeframes.

What we offer 

✅  Full Damp, Mould and Condensation Inspections

  • Detailed surveys using moisture mapping and humidity readings
  • Identification of condensation, penetrating or rising damp
  • Photographic evidence and written reports

✅ Tenant and Landlord Reporting 

  • Clear, professionally written reports suitable for record-keeping and compliance provided to the Landlord or Agent
  • We provide a tenant-friendly Damp and Mould booklet for helpful tips and advice to the tenant

✅ Pre-Purchase Damp Surveys

  • We offer professional Pre-Purchase Damp Surveys undertaken by skilled and experienced surveyors qualified by the PCA (Property Care Association)

✅  Remedial Work and Prevention 

  • We complete damp proofing, condensation control, ventilation improvements, mould treatment and structural repairs
  • Provide long term prevention plans for recurring issues

✅  Fast Response and Guarantees

  • Written reports completed quickly meeting Estate and Letting Agents needs
  • Trustguard provides guarantees on all remedial work completed

✅  Periodic Inspections

  • We have rolled out damp-inspections/ survey programmes
  • To complete periodic inspections, damp and mould assessments to identify issues early.

 

Awaab’s law, though aimed at social housing, is shaping expectations and enforcement trends that will soon affect private lettings, it is important that Estate and Letting Agents stay ahead of regulation, avoid reputational risk and protect landlords/ tenants in the future regarding Damp and Mould. If you want to learn more about our services and how we can help with the implementation of Awaab’s law visit us here or contact is on 0191 4159471

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