Indicators include discoloured sockets, frequent blown fuses, buzzing noises, burning smells, flickering lights, cable insulation is perishing and outdated (wooden backed) fuse boxes.

Rewiring can be disruptive, involving lifting floors and drilling walls. It typically occurs in two stages: replacing cabling, circuits, and back boxes (known as first fix), followed by installing fixtures and connecting the system (known as second fix).

Wiring regulations are in place to protect you, your family, and your home from electrical hazards. It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure that they have proof that all electrical work carried out on their property has been completed according to current regulations and is safe. The best way for a landlord to provide you with proof your rented accommodation is electrically safe, is to provide you with an electrical installation certificate, or a condition report.