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Flooring and Carpets: What Clerks Look for and How We Record Wear
Flooring and carpets see the heaviest use in a rental property, which makes them a common source of disagreement at check-out. At The Property Inventory Company, we know how to distinguish fair wear and tear from damage. What We Look For General wear (flattened carpet pile, minor scuffing). Stains, burns, or tears. Loose or lifting floor coverings. Cracked tiles, warped laminate, or water damage. How We Record Flooring Our clerks: Take wide-angle photos to show overall cond

Property Inventory Co.
Oct 151 min read


Mid-Term Inspections: Why They’re Essential for Protecting Rental Properties
Inventories at the start and end of tenancies are vital — but what about in between? That’s where mid-term inspections come in. At The...

Property Inventory Co.
Oct 71 min read


EV Charging Points: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Record
With electric vehicles becoming more common, EV charging points are appearing in more rental properties. As inventory clerks, we now...

Property Inventory Co.
Oct 11 min read


Fair Wear and Tear: What It Is and How We Record It
The phrase “fair wear and tear” is one of the most debated issues between landlords and tenants. At The Property Inventory Company, we...

Property Inventory Co.
Sep 122 min read


The Role of an Inventory Clerk: Why They’re Essential in Today’s Rental Market
Protecting Properties Across Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells & East Sussex When renting out a property, landlords, letting agents, and...

Property Inventory Co.
Sep 62 min read


Check-Out Reports: How to Avoid Deposit Disputes the Professional Way
The end of a tenancy can be stressful for both landlords and tenants — but a professional check-out report takes away the uncertainty....

Property Inventory Co.
Sep 31 min read


The Check-In Report: Setting the Standard for a Smooth Tenancy
When a tenancy begins, expectations need to be clear. A check-in report does exactly that. It records the condition and contents of a...

Property Inventory Co.
Sep 11 min read


Are Inventory Reports Legally Required in the UK?
Category: Landlord Advice In the UK, inventory reports are not a strict legal requirement — but they are highly recommended and often...

Property Inventory Co.
Aug 311 min read


Pre-Tenancy Cleaning for HMOs: Why It’s Non-Negotiable
Category: Landlord Advice | HMO Management Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) face unique challenges — multiple tenants, shared...

Property Inventory Co.
Aug 261 min read


How to Protect Your Property During Long-Term Tenancies
Category: Landlord Advice Long-term tenants can be an asset to any landlord — but without regular checks, small issues can turn into...

Property Inventory Co.
Aug 231 min read


The Power of Photographic Evidence in Tenancy Reports
Category: Landlord Advice When it comes to protecting your property investment, photographic evidence can be one of the most valuable...

Property Inventory Co.
Aug 191 min read


How to Streamline the Changeover Between Tenants
Every day your property sits empty between tenancies is lost income. Efficiently managing the changeover process ensures you minimise...

Property Inventory Co.
Aug 181 min read
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