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Reducing choking hazards

Loose curtain cords and electrical wires around the property can increase the risk of accidents. This can be avoided by adopting a different type of curtain to completely remove the need for cords, organising and covering the cables, or tucking them away.

Covering sharp corners

By crouching down to the same level as a young child, you are able to identify potential hazards that may hurt the child. By using corner guards and bumpers in low and high areas, these can be low-cost additions for that extra protection.

Using socket covers

Knowing children cannot access electricity is an important factor in reducing incidents within a home. Sockets can sometimes be forgotten about as they are low-down and often within reach of children. Placing socket covers in the sockets will ensure they cannot be played with.

Reducing cords and wires

Child locks

Using child locks is a great way to separate children from danger. They prevent children from gaining access to dangerous substances such as cleaning products and medications. These can also be put in place on windows and doors, reducing the chances of children getting hurt.

Anchoring down furniture

Ensuring you have secured any heavy furniture on the property is vital. Children become adventurous at a young age, which can lead to them exploring within the property, resulting in serious mishaps. This can be solved by using safety straps or brackets to secure furniture in place.

Overall, having these precautions in place is important when producing a safe environment within a property. Being considered exceptionally safe for family tenants might be a wonderful differentiator for your rental property if you're a landlord, as it could attract potential tenants.

Get in touch with us today if you need help making your rental property family-friendly

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I would like to thank Karen Marijewko. During the sale of my house Karen kept me informed and updated throughout the process. She is very approachable and a good communicator. All of the staff I interacted with at Richard Kendall, Wakefield office were extremely professional and helpful. Thank you all. Susan 06/09/2024

Overall very professional and friendly service provided from the beginning of our sale to completion with great advice from David who did the valuation and all the staff in the Ossett office especially Mandy Bennett who gave excellent support with very friendly and professional service throughout the whole process . Thank you so much Mandy , much appreciated . Cath 06/09/2024

We cannot speak highly enough of the level of service we received from Elizabeth throughout our purchase. She was lovely to talk to, allayed all our worries in the most stressful moments and expertly wrangled an exceptionally unruly chain of solicitors. Our weekly chats were a highlight throughout the process. Dan 06/09/2024

We used Richard Kendall Normanton branch for our recent house sale and were pleased we did. Many thanks especially to Sarah for keeping us updated on progress throughout the sale as well as answering any queries quickly and efficiently. Rachel 06/09/2024

First time Renter, Kelly Scoggins was my agent and couldn't have wished for a better person to guide me through the process. Explained everything to me in terms I could understand. Was patient with me, always helpful and even now I'm in the house and have been for over a month, is still my right hand women to help me get thins sorted and being a liaison between me and the landlord. Brilliant Person who is amazing at her job on a professional level and very caring on a personal level. Would recommend anyone to use Richard Kendall. Sean 06/09/2024

Thankyou to Richard Kendall Estate Agents who dealt with the sale of our property. Especially thank you to Sarah Whalley at the Normanton office, who was with us every step of the way, keeping in regular contact with us and dealing with all our enquiries in a friendly and professional way. I would highly recommend them to anyone - and they charge reasonable fees too. Vicky 06/09/2024

Donna and Suzanne have been outstanding throughout our entire process. Keeping in touch often, letting us know of any updates within minutes of getting them - they really went the full 9 miles for us. It wasn’t an easy process at all, however they made it feel much more manageable with their talented team and customer service skills. Their approach to every situation or hurdle we faced was with compassion and empathy, I truly recommend Suzanne and Donna to anyone who is in the market. I couldn’t have asked for better people to help us get to our new property. Thank you guys so much - we appreciate you! Logen 06/09/2024

Alannah made my day, really professional and helpful. Serena 06/09/2024

Amanda, Amber and the team have been fabulous looking after my house sale. A first class professional service with excellent communication throughout. Hawk Lifting Ltd 06/09/2024

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