In our diocese, we talk about offering a safe, warm, comfortable home. This can mean many things to many people but we work with this definition.
Safe
- The building is structurally sound with no defects
- The building has secure, function doors and appropriate outside security measures. We will carry out a risk assessment on properties where security is deemed to be of particular importance
- All windows will have window locks
- All doors will have mortice locks
- We will fit and maintain indoor alarm with motion sensors
- We will fit, and maintain, two smoke alarms – usually one on the hall and one on the landing
Warm
- The building is appropriately glazed (usually double glazing) and the windows and door system works
- The building has an appropriate (preferably gas) central heating system and decent radiators throughout
- The building has appropriate insulation
- The building has an appropriate energy assessment certificate
Comfortable
- The property has at least one bathroom suite with shower and bath facility assessed to be in reasonable condition according to RICS – design will be from a standard range
- The property has a separate toilet and washroom facility for guests assessed to be in reasonable condition according to RICS – design will be from a standard range
- The property has a kitchen with an appropriate cupboard and workspace assessed to be in reasonable condition according to RICS (we will not provide white goods)
- Any carpets and decoration will be to a clean and tasteful standard