Well done
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Because of the general lack of knowledge of consumers on all things electrical (in the majority), including many LL. Sparkies can take advantage of course, which they will do on most occasions unless challenged to explain and justify. Do you concur?
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Yes I absolutely agree.
Unfortunately, it’s not just electricians, but ALL contractors - and the moment you mention that you’re a landlord you can see the pound signs in the contractor’s eyes and here the cash register ring in their ears.
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A bit pessimistic of you ?? I have thus far enjoyed being a LL in the town i’m in. - Nottingham, East Midlands.
I relish doing battle with contractors and getting multiple quotes when needed?
When you eventually get the sparky in , let us all know if it went all ok, and you got a good EICR at the end of it all?
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Will do. Getting it done in just over a week.
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How old is the wiring ?
If it’s around the 20 year mark get it rewired. Thats the rule
If that much work it required you’ll be chasing your tail
Also get a second opinion
Landlords are selling up if they haven’t already . Electricians are losing estate agent business because of RRA
It’s a buyers market
If someone sent me that quote I’d get three or four opinions
I had a c2 fault last year .
I got four opinions before I repaired it .
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A-Z ..20 year old wiring . The rule ? Who says that?
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My electrician said rewired every 20-25 years in a rental
But … my mother has the same electrics from 1970 ( fuse board and meter)
Interesting question
https://www.homerewire.com/how-often-should-house-be-rewired/
“The industry guidance is every 25 to 30 years—but age alone doesn’t tell the full story. Condition matters more than the calendar. A well-maintained installation in a stable, dry property may remain serviceable toward the upper end of that range. Wiring in a damp Glasgow tenement, a heavily modified older property, or a home that’s seen multiple DIY attempts over the decades may need replacing sooner.”
And has a table for different aged properties…
There’s also
“According to consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First, if your property is over 30 years old and still has its original wiring, it likely will need updating to meet modern standards, including replacing the fuse box/older consumer unit.”
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What a load of Bollonie. There is no RULE. Its made up by electricians drawing on their experience. I was told by my 2931 instructor that PVC cabling suitably installed, not subject to any current or previous mechanical or heat stress is good for 50 maybe 75 years. If its mucked about with over time with modifications then that is on a case by case basis of replacing sections or whole if necessary. Of course most adjustments / movements, fittings replacement happen at terminations, sockets, light switches etc. but as long as they are checked periodically for tightness (Eg EICR) they should be all ok with good readings and SAFE. Especially 8.5 -10.5 KW showers, Cookers etc.
In recent decades, extra circuit protection has come into currency i.e. RCD/ RCBO on each circuit together with better fire safety - metal cased. This is only at the Consumer unit/ Fuseboard location.
Rentals can of course get mucked up by tenants putting up their own preference for lighting or damaging/ wearing out a socket, (haven’t we all had that ? )but this can be mitigated by explicit clause in APT to not touch wiring without LL agreeing / inspecting / having electrician complete the tenants wishes at their cost. Also 3 monthly inspections to check for cleanliness / extension socket overloading and tenants reporting promptly for damage or RCD circuit tripping. (even cannabis farm use colloquelly known as a ‘grower’ property) 
Cost effectiveness of course is a consideration if lots of wiring updates can be done once property is in a void period including full rewire especially relevant where older wireble fuse holders are still in use - unlikely but possible If a v.long term tenant still in residence from pre- 2000’s
In, short, not saying its never required, just that its based on past history and current condition. So case by case.
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50 to 70 years is possible Pre 1970 is the most dodgey