All work is done in house by our team of trained inventory clerks
Inventory
An Inventory is a concise and detailed list of the contents, fittings and fixtures of a house, flat or office that is being let. This includes everything from the curtains and carpets to all of the furnishings (if furnished).
An Inventory provides a clear concise snapshot of the property at the time of Inventory completion with digital photographs provided to support the report. The report must be carried out by a third party, independent inventory specialist otherwise it will be considered bias and not stand up in a court of law when needed to be relied upon.
Check In
A Check In report is prepared at the beginning of each new tenancy.
This report should be carried out immediately before the occupants move into the let property, where possible on the same day. In order to conduct a Check In the original inventory report must already be prepared, each item on the original inventory will be checked, its presence/absence and condition noted. Keys and meters are also checked and the readings are recorded. The tenant will then sign the report to confirm its accuracy.
Digital photographs are provided to support the report.
Check Out
A Check-Out report is compiled at the end of the tenancy, once the tenant has moved out and is the most important part of the deposit return process. The Check-Out compares the property’s condition at the end of the tenancy against the original inventory and check in reports, thus forming the basis for which to withhold or repay the deposit.
Meter readings are taken, the correct number of keys recorded and all keys are returned to the agency. This report is also photographic.
Mid Term
An interim inspection is made part way through a tenancy and looks at the
condition of the property, its contents and any issues there may be.
It can also be used to identify if any of the property requires repair, restoration or maintenance or is in need of decoration.
This report is also photographic.
What is an Inventory and why is it important
An inventory is essentially a comprehensive report in which the state of your property at the beginning of a tenancy is detailed. It provides information on each room of the property in addition to the furniture, fixtures and fittings. Anything that is damaged or missing can be recorded in front of a new tenant.
The inventory serves as a proof of the state of your property before and after the tenancy. Essentially a tenant should always request that a inventory is provided so they cannot be accused of damage for which they are not responsible, at some point in the future. Inventory management will help to encourage a healthy business arrangement between landlord and tenant at the outset of a new tenancy.
Reasons to have an inventory when starting a new tenancy:
The inventory will set out the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy, which is agreed by the tenant
It will assist with the ownership of maintenance jobs during the tenancy. (For example if a faulty oven door was noted during the check in which subsequently breaks, then it is the responsibility of the landlord to repair it.)
The inventory acts as a comprehensive guide on how to return the property at the end of the tenancy
It reduces the potential for disagreements on who is responsible for repairs and damage at the end of the tenancy, and will aid in determining fair wear and tear.
It will safeguard your deposit, providing you have returned the property in the same condition, if a disagreement leads to a formal dispute.