BS 7671 Amendment 4 isn't just an electrician's problem, it's a landlord cost. We break down the two dates that actually matter, what AFDD protection adds to a rewire quote, and exactly what to ask your electrician before booking work. Covers the HMO licensing angle too.
What Size BG Grid Switch Plate Do You Need? | Kent Traders
Fixed grid kits only come in set sizes, which means blanks in plates that don't quite fit the job. Here's how to count your actual module needs, the plate sizes BG actually makes, and how to build the exact kit instead of rounding up and wasting a position.
How Many Sockets Per Room in the UK? Trade & HMO Guide 2026
There is no single legal number — but BS 7671, NHBC standards and HMO licensing conditions all point to specific minimums by room. Get them wrong on a rental refurb and you're looking at a compliance notice. This guide covers the numbers by room, the difference between new build and HMO rules, and why the standard minimums are already out of date for 2026.
BG Evolve Brushed Brass Sockets & Switches | Trade Prices | Kent Traders
BG Evolve Brushed Brass is the finish trade buyers keep reaching for on hotel rooms, HMO refurbs and high-spec residential jobs. The full range covers sockets, switches, USB and dimmer variants — all on a screwless flat plate, all BS EN compliant, all available at Kent Traders with auto-applied bulk discounts from 2 units up.