House to Let in Cambridge: The Checklist Every Landlord in Cambridge UK Should Follow

Listing a house to let in Cambridge? Before you open the doors to tenants, make sure everything’s in place for a smooth, compliant, and profitable tenancy. Here’s the definitive checklist every Cambridge landlord should follow—and how Cambridge Stays can take care of it for you.

✓ Safety & Legal Requirements

Before anything else, get your legal obligations sorted:

• A valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) (E rating or better)

• Up-to-date Gas Safety Certificate (renewed annually)

• Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) (every 5 years)

• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms properly installed and tested

Cambridge Stays ensures full legal compliance before marketing begins.

✓ Deep Clean and Declutter

First impressions matter. Prepare the property by:

• Hiring professional cleaners for a deep clean

• Repainting or touching up with neutral, light colours

• Fixing any wear and tear (loose handles, dripping taps, scuffed walls)

We prep every property to “show home” standard.

✓ Inventory and Documentation

Protect yourself and your tenants by documenting everything:

• A full written inventory with timestamped photos

• AST tenancy agreement drafted in line with the latest laws

• Deposit protection registered with an approved scheme

Cambridge Stays handles this paperwork from start to finish.

✓ Marketing-Ready Staging

Stage your house like you would for sale:

• Good lighting, open blinds, fresh flowers or neutral furnishings

• Clean and clear kerb appeal

• Furnished setups if offering short lets

We photograph and stage every property for maximum online impact.

✓ Maintenance and Functionality Check

Avoid mid-tenancy issues by testing everything:

• Boiler, heating, hot water systems

• All locks, doors, windows, and blinds

• Kitchen appliances, lightbulbs, and plumbing

We inspect and report on every functional detail pre-let.

✓ Plan for Ongoing Management

Letting doesn’t stop at move-in. You’ll need systems for:

• Rent collection and arrears handling

• Maintenance coordination and emergencies

• Renewal offers and legal updates

Cambridge Stays delivers full-service management, so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Cambridge Stays Handles Every Step on Your Checklist

From legal setup to tenant move-in and ongoing care, we handle the entire letting process—so you get the income without the inbox stress.

Want a Checklist That Ends With Success? Let Us Manage Your House from Start to Finish.

Avoid missed steps, legal risks, and last-minute stress. Let Cambridge Stays turn your property into a high-performing, fully compliant rental.

Book your free landlord consultation now.