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Property Assessments for Landlords Services Ltd. NFRAR-registered Fire Risk Assessors (IFSM Tier 2, 2025)
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Property Compliance Consultancy in Cornwall

Expert guidance for landlords, business owners, holiday let operators, and property managers to help you stay compliant, avoid enforcement, and protect your investment.

Why Consultancy Can Save You Time and Money

Your Partner in Property Compliance

Navigating property compliance can be complex, from licensing requirements and safety standards to ever-changing housing regulations. Our consultancy services take the guesswork out of compliance, giving you clear, practical advice tailored to your property type and business needs.

Whether you're setting up a new property, managing a growing portfolio, or responding to an enforcement notice, we provide the knowledge, experience, and local insight to help you act with confidence.

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Stay Ahead of  Compliance Changes

Competence requirements for fire risk assessors are still under discussion rather than settled law. What has already changed is HHSRS enforcement, which is stricter under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Landlords and duty holders should be ready for it.

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What's Included

Helping you meet your legal duties and protect your property

Our Consultancy Service includes:

01

HMO Licensing Support

We guide you through the entire HMO licensing process, from initial applications to renewals. Our support includes advice on meeting mandatory licensing schemes, preparing compliant floor plans, and ensuring your property layout, amenities, and fire safety measures meet local authority requirements.

02

Property Assessments & Compliance Audits

Our compliance audits identify potential risks before they become costly issues. We assess your property against legal standards, including Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) requirements, and can carry out pre-purchase or pre-let checks so you start with complete confidence.

03

Fire Safety & Amenity Standards

We help you meet fire safety regulations and amenity standards for your property type. This includes guidance on fire risk assessments, minimum room sizes, and kitchen or bathroom ratios, along with support liaising with building control or fire officers where needed.

04

Licensing Breach Remedies & Enforcement Support

If you're facing enforcement action, improvement notices, or licensing breaches, we can step in to help resolve the issue quickly. We provide representation, practical solutions, and advice on avoiding future problems such as Rent Repayment Orders or civil penalties.

Our Packages

Clear, Fair, and Fully Explained

We offer competitive, fixed-fee pricing based on property type and assessment needs, no hidden costs or confusing terms.

Fire Risk Assessment

Accredited fire risk assessments for landlords, small businesses, holiday lets, and mixed-use premises.

What's included?

  • Full on-site inspection of the property
  • Identification of potential fire hazards
  • Review of fire escape routes, alarms, and equipment
  • Check of fire doors, signage, and extinguishers
  • Risk rating and compliance check
  • Written report with recommended actions

HHSRS Assessment

Full Housing Health and Safety Rating System assessments to help you meet legal obligations.

What's included?

  • Comprehensive on-site property inspection
  • Identification of Category 1 and Category 2 hazards
  • Photographic documentation of findings
  • Practical guidance for compliance with the Housing Act 2004
  • Clear, prioritised report tailored to your property type
  • Follow-up advice to support remedial works

Combined Package

A cost-effective way to ensure full property safety compliance with both fire safety and housing health standards in one visit.

What's included?

  • Full Fire Risk Assessment (as above)
  • Full HHSRS Assessment (as above)
  • Combined, prioritised action plan covering all safety requirements
  • Reduced disruption with a single on-site visit
  • Expert support to address both fire safety and housing hazards together

Consultancy

Tailored consultancy services for landlords, property managers, small business owners, and holiday let operators.

What's included?

  • Licensing guidance for HMOs and other regulated properties
  • Pre-purchase or pre-let compliance checks
  • Fire safety and amenity standard advice
  • Support with improvement notices and enforcement action
  • Liaison with local authorities and fire officers on your behalf

Our Process

Straightforward from Start to Finish

We keep things simple so you can stay focused on your property, with advice that's easy to follow.

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  1. STEP 1

    Chat With us

    We start with an informal conversation to understand your property, your needs, and any specific compliance concerns you have.

  2. STEP 2

    Book Assessment

    We visit your property to carry out a thorough fire risk assessment or Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessment.

  3. STEP 3

    Clear Report

    You'll receive a straightforward, prioritised report with practical recommendations – plus expert advice and support to help you.

  • Jodi Webb

    “Highly recommend this company for fire safety risk assessments, HHSRS Assessments and training. They are highly qualified and experienced and provide accurate assessments and very useful guidance on the compliance minefields in holiday letting and residential lettings.”
  • Townsend Property

    “PALS offer a great service to landlords and letting agents, with fire risk assessments and HHSRS assessments carried out by qualified professionals. We wholeheartedly recommend them.”
  • Creek & Country

    “We are so glad we found PALS to carry out fire safety risk assessments. They are very knowledgeable and thorough. Thanks for all your help!”

Happy Clients

Proven. Reliable. Recommended.

We're proud to support landlords, letting agents, property managers, and small business owners with reliable, compliance-focused assessments. Here's what our clients say about working with us, every quote below is a real Google review.

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Tier 2 Competent Fire Risk Assessor 2025. IFSM register, now NFRARNational Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR)

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions answered

We understand that property compliance can feel overwhelming, so we've answered some common questions to help make things clearer.

It depends on the building and how it is let. The Fire Safety Order covers the shared parts of any building with two or more flats, houses in multiple occupation, holiday lets and small commercial premises, and for those a written assessment is needed. A house let to one household is not covered by the Order, though its safety is still dealt with under the housing regime, which is where an HHSRS assessment comes in. For flats it is worth asking for a Type 3 assessment, which also looks at the fire precautions inside the flats under the LACORS guidance.

HHSRS stands for the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. It's a government framework used to assess potential health and safety risks in rental properties. Landlords are required to ensure their properties meet these standards to avoid enforcement action.

Costs vary depending on the type, size and layout of your property. We'll provide a personalised quote after discussing your needs, no obligation, no hidden fees.

On-site assessments typically take 1 to 2 hours. Once completed, we aim to deliver your report within a few working days, depending on the type of service.

We offer in-person services across Devon and Cornwall, with digital consultations available for some services if you're based further afield.

Absolutely. With over 20 years of combined experience in housing compliance, including working within local authority teams, we know what enforcement officers are looking for. We'll help you feel confident and prepared.

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