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Road to somewhere – Government announces 4 Step plan out of lockdown
As the Government announced their new four-step plan to bring to an end the restrictions needed to minimise the impact of COVID on the nation’s population; many could be forgiven for thinking ‘This is it! We’re out of lockdown!’. But that’s not quite the full picture. With every step taken, the Government is trying to […]
Inventory Clerk Guidance For Safe Property Reports – 3.0
We are now in yet another national lockdown. This will be the third event where restrictions have been implemented however despite the entire globe battling the COVID pandemic; property reports still need to be carried out. Although the housing industry is permitted to work, it does not mean that we can let our guard down. […]
Lockdown 2.0 – how InventoryBase are supporting customers and the lettings industry
The new lockdown announcement on Saturday that further restrictions are being brought in wasn’t exactly unexpected as COVID cases continue to rise. The new set of national restrictions that come into effect on Thursday 5th November will now add even more pressure to both the economy, businesses as well as on a personal level. And […]
New COVID Restrictions – Keep Calm & Carry On
It is undoubtedly a worrying time for us all right now. The new covid restrictions and 3 tier process announced by the Government yesterday (in full rather than the drip, drip feed we have had over the past week or so) has put everything very much into perspective. We are in the grip of a […]
Property Professionals – What do the new COVID restrictions mean for you?
Tummy grumbles aside; the Prime Minister’s message in last night’s address to the nation was clear: tougher measures are inevitable if the spread of coronavirus remains at the current rate. I know the protection of civil liberties is what our nation is known for, and I am proud that we live in a society where […]
Face coverings in the workplace – should you, will you?
We are literally just 2 days away from wearing face coverings in all shops and indoor public spaces. It’s not been a popular change in Government policy, but with the pandemic continuing to spread and coming ever closer to tipping over the R, it poses the question, should masks also be made mandatory in the […]
Housing market – a different industry for a different future
I often wish I had the same grasp of the English language as Stephen Fry. To be a compelling narrator as he is, to connect the heart and mind and verbally express what I want and need from this life, from my role in it and everything in between; now that would make for an […]
New Legionella risk to properties posed by Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted practically every aspect of our lives whether on a personal or professional level. With this, comes a very real and new concern over the spread of Legionella within the water systems of dormant properties. This adds to the already complex challenges and hurdles created by COVID-19, some of which we are […]
The Property Market reopens… too soon or on time?
A note from Steve Rad, managing director of InventoryBase. What a roller coaster these past few months have been and I don’t see anything changing, in that sense, for a while at least. The shock announcement that the estate and lettings industry could reopen has been cautiously welcomed as many were and are just not […]
Tenant Property Inspections – Is there a need?
Are tenant self service property inspections going to become the new norm as we emerge from lockdown? With the Government, quite rightly, highlighting the need for tenant safety both letting agents and landlords must make this their priority. That said; as inventory providers we too need to ensure that our working practices consider and help […]
Housing market starts up again but it’s not business as usual
It’s been less than 24 hours since the Governments guidance updates around the housing market hit the internet. The news has been eagerly anticipated but wasn’t expected to be delivered this quickly. The Property Eye website crashed from the sheer volume of link clicks as we all scrambled for the detail in anticipation of getting […]
InventoryBase Workstreams COVID-19 – Property Reporting Protocols (PRP) – Buyer
When requesting reports as both the BUYER and SUPPLIER – this guide should be referred to in order to adhere to current Government advice around COVID-19 and Property Reporting Protocols. This guide seeks to offer advice on how to carry out property reports and inspections whilst aiming to reduce transmission of COVID-19. Prior to submitting […]
InventoryBase Workstreams – COVID-19 Property Reporting Protocols (PRP) – Supplier
When requesting property reports via InventoryBase Workstreams as both the BUYER and SUPPLIER – this guide should be referred to in order to adhere to current Government advice around COVID-19. This guide seeks to offer advice on how to carry out property reports and inspections whilst aiming to reduce transmission of COVID-19. Prior to accepting […]
Covid-19 Property Reporting & Inspection Checklist
As the government have now given guidance for professionals who can possibly return to work, it’s important that sufficient training & guidance for working around Covid-19 has been undertaken. In addition to our new protocols, we have put together the following checklist to assist inventory providers to stay alert when undertaking property visits and inspections. […]
Covid-19 Property Reporting Protocols
In order to carry out property reports and inspections safely and in accordance with current Government advice and guidance for reducing transmission of COVID-19; the following Property Reporting Protocols (PRP) should be referred to when completing property reports. This is to maintain both your own safety and that of letting agents, the current tenants, subsequent […]
Ways to Help as a Landlord During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The coronavirus pandemic has created major challenges for the rental sector, with the lockdown creating a crisis of reduced hours and job losses for many workers. As a result of this, many renters are struggling to make their rent payments. With the government implementing measures to help businesses and residential tenants, such as a halt […]
Coronavirus – Inventory Clerks Checklist
INVENTORY CLERKS CHECKLIST Guidance as derived from ARLA Propertymark Inventory Clerks should keep up to date and respond to the latest advice from both the Government, Public Health England and the Chief Medical Officer, but wherever possible continue to offer reporting services and provide the support and advice that your clients need. This checklist seeks […]
Our new tenant pre check out notes service is now LIVE!
Following the launch of our new self-inspection service, we have now launched our pre check out notes service all in-app. To help support and promote best practice during these times of uncertainty, it’s vital for us as a business to continue to adapt our services to best suit our customer, and their customers’ needs. Our […]
Announcing tenant self-service reports to enable remote inspections
As part of our standard service, InventoryBase now includes a tenant report template and self-inspection facility in-app. Tenant self-service reports now available with InventoryBase. Now we are in a nationwide lockdown, and all non-essential travel and work is prohibited (unless operated from home), we have released an update to our core service to enable self-service […]
Coronavirus – Checklist for Inventory Clerks
Guidance as derived from ARLA Propertymark Inventory Clerks should keep up to date and respond to the latest advice from both the Government, Public Health England and the Chief Medical Officer, but wherever possible continue to offer reporting services and provide the support and advice that your clients need. This checklist seeks to help you […]
Coronavirus COVID-19 – Advice and guidance for Property Professionals
With the Coronavirus now classified as a pandemic worldwide, we provide advice, guidance and best practice for those working within the property industry to work safely. Clearly this is a worrying time for both the UK and worldwide populations especially now that coronavirus has now been declared a worldwide pandemic. Everyone’s health is paramount so […]
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