Inventory Services
All our Inventory Reports are professionally compiled in accordance with the recognised industry standards and can be tailored to your requirements. We always include detailed narrative descriptions which we combine with digital colour photography on all reports. We visit the rental property and undertake a full Inventory inspection itemising the fixtures, fittings, contents and the condition of the property at that time including any furniture, if applicable.
At Check-In we can arrange to meet your Tenant at the rental property. We can do this on or before
the start of their Tenancy.
We will, where possible, take the meter readings and agree them with your Tenant.
We can also list and hand over the property’s keys should you require us to do so. This is an additional cost to the inventory price
When a property is let, it is beneficial to both the Landlord and the Tenant to keep things running as smoothly as possible. Effective communication is very important and any issues relating to the property need to be sorted out not only quickly, but also in a way that is fair to both parties. Both Landlords and Tenants can benefit from our Interim Reports service which can be arranged once a Tenancy is underway, at an appropriate interval to suit your requirements. An Interim Report will detail any changes in the condition of the property’s fixtures and fittings. This can alert Landlords to any damage that may have occurred due to faulty equipment, such as a leaky washing machine or perhaps possible mistreatment of furniture or carpets.
An Interim Report can alert both Landlords and Tenants to any potential liabilities that they themselves may be responsible for. By dealing with any such things early on, both parties can take the necessary steps to resolve matters in order to avoid unexpected and costly problems which may become worse during the remainder of the Tenancy.
At Check-Out we visit the rental property at the end of the Tenancy either with or without the Tenant present. The property is inspected throughout and a note is made of any differences between the present condition of the property and that described on the Inventory Report which was compiled before the start of the Tenancy.
The Check-Out Report is compiled and will include specific details with regard to the general condition and cleanliness of the property. We will also note any items that are now broken, damaged or missing from the property.
Where possible we will take the meter readings and if the Tenant is present, we can accept the return of the property’s keys on behalf of the Agent/Landlord. The Check-Out Report will be sent to the Agent/Landlord within 48 hours via email.
The inventory is a comprehensive description of the fabric of the building and includes:
General Overview 360°
Doors
Ceilings
Walls
Woodwork
Sockets
Radiators
Floors
Windows
Light fittings
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Outside areas including Sheds, garages and greenhouses
It will also include, where relevant, any fittings in the property, white goods, and furniture. Gardens and outbuildings are also described – in layman’s terms.
The inventory is what we like to call a “written picture” of the property and will detail not only the condition but also defects and the level of cleanliness.
The inventory is an important document because it will be used when the tenant vacates the property to create a check out report. A check out can only be as good as the inventory that was supplied at the start of the tenancy and both documents may be relied upon if there is a dispute at the end of the tenancy.