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1083 articlesThe extension of landlord responsibility
Landlords may be aware of the need to maintain the interiors of their properties but some are still not adhering to, or even aware of, recent changes in legislation which require them to consider outside areas that they may not even own. Alterations to Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 mean that […]
Landlords must check tenants ‘right to rent’
From September 2015 landlords across the country may risk £3,000 fines if they fail to check the immigration status of their lodgers or tenants. The ‘right to rent’ requirements will affect landlords all over England after a West Midlands trial that resulted in at least one landlord being fined almost £2,000. The landlord in question […]
Counteracting negative press in the lettings industry
There is no getting away from the fact that the last month has been a tough one when it comes to the public perception of letting agents. The private rental industry, as with many others out there, has become accustomed to dealing with complaints from aggrieved tenants and homeless charities. But the recent influx of […]
The importance of understanding and assessing fair wear and tear
Both landlords and tenants often find it difficult to grasp the intricacies of the rules of fair wear and tear and the disputes that follow can be both costly and time-consuming. One of the best ways for landlords to protect themselves is by insisting that the condition of their property is comprehensively recorded at the […]
Assess the Risk of Legionnaires Disease with InventoryBase
Legionnaire’s disease is a potentially serious lung infection caused by the Legionella bacteria. It is most commonly caught by inhaling small droplets of contaminated water, for example through air conditioning systems. It has the potential to be fatal, especially to the elderly or the infirm. The disease cannot be passed via human to human contact […]
Everyone’s talking about . . . Election fever
With just a few weeks to go until the general election, all eyes are on the UK’s political parties. Everyone wants to know where each one stands on the big issues and also their plans for the future of the UK. The housing market is a hotly debated topic with each party promising to end […]
Everyone’s talking about . . . smoke alarm legislation.
I must admit it came as a bit of a surprise when I read this week that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms must be installed by law in rented properties. The reason I was shocked is that I just assumed that was already a law. Since InventoryBase began I don’t think I’ve ever seen a […]
End of tenancy cleaning – 5 things not to forget.
Leaving a property? It’s a busy time – sorting out, packing and moving are all time consuming activities – so don’t forget to clean up too! Getting your full deposit back depends firmly on making sure the property is in the same state it was when you arrived– less fair wear and tear. There’s lots […]
Landlord discovers worst nightmare.
“The story serves as a stark reminder to landlords to do regular property inspections.” That’s how Landlord Today is describing the situation that a Shropshire landlord found themselves in when a tenant left their rented property full of rubbish. The report claims that the floor of the property couldn’t be seen beneath a sea of […]
Standalone, periodic property inspections, made easy with InventoryBase
Having launched our new simplified report editor last month, we’ve had some great feedback and even some tearful eyes due to how muhttp://ib2.radweb.biz/blog/introducing-the-new-simplified-report-editor/ch time and energy we’ve saved people. But our motto here is Never Stop – so we continued to make it even better of course! InventoryBase was originally designed for property inventory clerks […]
Protecting your deposit – it’s a big deal.
If you’re new to renting your ‘deposit’ can be a big scary word. Loads of money up front before you can even set foot in your new home. It can be daunting, especially as there’s no guarantee you’ll see any of it again. So what do you do? Your landlords and agents are protecting themselves […]
Happy New Year everyone!
So that was it. The holiday craziness is done for another year. Here at InventoryBase we had the usual mix of visiting relatives, Christmas parties and plenty of over indulgence! So as we all head back into work today we need something to look forward to. For us it’s 2015 – every last bit of […]
Introducing the new, simplified Report Editor!
Hi there InventoryBase users! We’ve spent the last few months completely rebuilding InventoryBase’s report editor and template engine from the ground up. We’ve basically undertaken the biggest renovation to the InventoryBase platform since we first launched to the public in 2012! Our new report tool gives you new options to complete quick and/or detailed reports […]
A question of ethics.
Give landlords a break. That seems to be the message following recent research by Saga Home Insurance. The study shows that a majority of tenants actually rated their landlords as good or excellent – despite the negative press landlords as a whole seem to receive on a daily basis. This is encouraging stuff. I always […]
Are you a landlord?
If so, a recent survey shows your biggest worries are void periods and damage. Fairly obvious I guess. Interestingly though the study also highlighted the fact that landlords will switch agents if they feel their repairs are not being handled properly. Landlords seem to have no qualms about switching agents if they feel unsatisfied with […]
Shame on ‘new for old’ tactics.
I’m not usually shocked when keeping up to date with the latest news in the property industry but a recent article on Letting Agent Today did make me double take. According to the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks many landlords and agents are seeking ‘new for old’ at the end of a tenancy. Basically demanding […]
60 seconds with the boss
This week, Letting Agent Today probed InventoryBase MD Steve Rad. The “60 Second Interview” grew in length as Steve demonstrated his passion for the system and made sure all the information about the service came across! The full interview is below:
Everyone’s talking about . . . . . the lettings redress scheme deadline is tomorrow!
On the 1st of October all letting agents must be signed up to one of three property redress schemes – however less than two weeks ago official figures showed around 40% of agents in England are yet to sign up. Does that mean they’ll be a flurry of activity today? The potential £5,000 fine and […]
Student Property Inventories
If you’re a student heading off to university in the next few days or weeks make sure you’re offered a property inventory by your new landlord – even if you’re going to be living in university owned halls. A professionally created inventory will protect you at the end of the tenancy from unfair costs and […]
Tenant Comment Notifications
If you use tenant comments for your reports, you’ll now start seeing notifications in your activity stream when a tenant adds a new comment. Multiple comments within 30 minutes of each other are grouped together so you’ll only see one activity item, rather than a notification for each one. Tip: If you’re not already using […]
Introducing InventoryBase’s Fresh New Look
We’ve just released a refreshed look for InventoryBase including a brand new login form, improved navigation and some other smaller improvements you may notice across the site. This new look makes InventoryBase much easier to navigate and use on a daily basis. As well as the new look you’ll now see a warning when you’ve […]
New landlord? – Get your inventories done professionally!
Last week the National Landlords Association revealed that over a quarter of UK landlords have been letting properties for under 5 years and over 70 per cent of the sector are classed as ‘amateur’ landlords as they don’t receive a bulk of their income from lettings. As a result the NLA are issuing guidance to […]
We’re so excited! Mobile app 2.0 is here!
Today sees the launch of our brand new mobile app and we couldn’t be more pleased for you to see it. 2.0. is better in every way – redesigned using inventory clerk feedback to improve usability. The system has undergone numerous improvements including a brand new interface and improved functionality. Almost every aspect of the […]
Everyone’s talking about . . . . easyProperty.com
So easyProperty is now a thing. At least it will be when it launches on September 15th. What does this mean for the lettings industry? Extra charges if a tenant’s furniture is over 32kg and cheap letting fees followed by charges for the pens, ink, and each sheet of paper in your contract. Okay so […]
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