Guildford is the county town of Surrey and its primary commercial centre. The town has a major retail core including the Friary Shopping Centre, significant office developments along Millbrook and the surrounding commercial areas, Slyfield Industrial Estate as the main industrial location, and a substantial hospitality sector along the High Street, North Street and surrounding areas.
HMO landlords in Guildford
Guildford Borough Council requires a valid fire risk assessment for all HMO licence applications. The town has a large student HMO market served by the University of Surrey.
Commercial premises in Guildford
Guildford's commercial premises span the full range — from small retail units on North Street to major office developments at Guildford Business Park, warehouse and industrial units at Slyfield Industrial Estate, and a significant hospitality sector. The Friary Shopping Centre and Tunsgate Quarter are major retail destinations. All require current fire risk assessments.
"The responsible person must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which relevant persons are exposed."
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Article 9. Enforced by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service across Guildford and the surrounding area. FireCertificates connects you with a certified assessor for any Guildford property.