Property

  • Property Overview

    Guidance and procedures for the care, maintenance, and development of church property.

    • Funding & Major Projects

      Information on applying for grants, loans, and the release of funds for building work.

    • Lettings, Leases & Sales

      Guidance on hiring out church halls, letting property, and the procedures for sales and leases.

    • Inspections & Maintenance

      Procedures for carrying out essential Annual and five-yearly Quinquennial Inspections.

    • Health, Safety & Compliance

      Your legal duties regarding fire safety, asbestos, gas and electrical safety, accessibility, and more.

      • Fire Safety

        Guidance on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, including the need for a Fire Risk Assessment.

      • Asbestos

        Your duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, including surveys and management plans.

      • Gas & Electrical Safety

        Your responsibilities as a landlord for gas safety checks in residential properties and five-yearly electrical testing.

      • Equality Act & Accessibility

        Your duty to make 'reasonable adjustments' to ensure church buildings are accessible to people with disabilities.

      • CDM (Construction) Regulations

        The legal requirements for managing health and safety during any construction or building project.

      • Church Licensing

        An overview of the various copyright and performance licences required for church activities.

    • Property Resources & Forms

      Download essential forms, agreements, and guidance notes for property management.

    • Property Contacts

      Contact details for advice and support on all property matters.

Property Resources & Forms

Download essential forms, agreements, and guidance notes for property management.

This page is a central library for all property-related documents.

Manse Policies & Procedures

Funding & Major Projects

Lettings, Leases & Sales

Inspections & Maintenance

Health, Safety & Compliance Guidance Notes