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1083 articlesCMA guidelines take the mystery out of lettings.
In the murky waters of ‘licensing and accreditation’ that exist today we’re a little bit excited to have stumbled upon this brilliant set of guidelines from the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA). Produced in June this year, these guidelines offer up-to-date information for anyone involved in the lettings industry. As we may have mentioned […]
Agent fees. The debate rages on. . . .
It seems like everyday there’s another property news update about banning letting agent fees. Everyone wants to make their point and have their say – and when money’s involved things seem to be getting uglier. lettingagenttoday.co.uk – Agent says anti fees rally is a nasty witch hunt For me here at InventoryBase I’m watching the […]
Everyone’s talking about. . . . licensing and accreditation.
Every so often in the property world something comes along that gets everyone talking. At the moment everyone seems to havean opinion on landlord licensing and accreditation schemes. Some fear licensing will create too much red-tape and restrict investment in property. Landlords may steer clear of licensed areas and instead seek out properties where […]
Students – a great source of income or more hassle than they’re worth?
Students – no other group seems to bring out such a double-edged reaction in the people who come into contact with them. To their parents they evoke feelings of overwhelming pride and intense worry. To the local community it can feel like they bring unruly behavior coupled with a positive boost to the local economy. […]
3 is the magic number!
What makes us different? At InventoryBase we’re constantly immersed in the world of development – working hard on the software and its delivery at all times. Because of this it’s easy to get lost in our own world, so to get some perspective we asked our customers what defines us – what do they think […]
Keeping track of changes – Making things easier for clerks.
If you’re a property inventory clerk, you know that between check-in and check-out a lot can change in a property – especially if the tenants are long term or if the property has many rooms and many tenants. Wear and tear can be a subjective thing – landlords and tenants usually have varying views of […]
Everyone’s talking about . . . banning letting agents fees to tenants.
The subject of letting agent’s fees is a hotly debated topic in the property market, with every side of a tenancy having strong opinions. This week the Labour party ignited the debate when shadow minister for housing Emma Reynolds wrote this open letter to agents: “Private renting is now the norm for 9 million […]
New Beginnings
The Easter weekend is over but don’t despair! Spring is here, lambs and chicks are being born and everyone is thinking about fresh starts – including tenants. This is a great time of year to be a property inventory clerk, lots of positive energy and eager new tenants looking to be settled in their new […]
Take a look at what we do.
Take a look at what we do. Hi Property Inventory Clerks, hope you’re having a good day. At InventoryBase we love to help you guys and girls out by making InventoryBase incredibly easy to use – so you can produce top quality reports with no hassle. If you’ve not used us before then what have […]
InventoryBase launches Tenant Commenting. Tidy.
Property inventory clerks, it’s always the way – InventoryBase helps you create a neat, tidy and accurate property inventory report. You present your pristine copy of the report to a new tenant to sign and they make a few adjustments of their own – scribbling all over your lovely clean pages! Well not […]
How to use text shortcuts on your Tablet or Smartphone to speed up Inventories
Repetitive phrases such as ‘Right hand side’, ‘Left hand side’, ‘Upper right corner’, and ‘Good working order’ can unnecessarily slow a clerk down when describing the condition of hundreds of various items within a property via a small on-screen keyboard. Regularly I’m asked if the InventoryBase mobile/tablet App can have text shortcuts within the customisable […]
Case Study: QSS Property Inventory Services.
QSS began in 2006 by Lisa Davis-Isaacs. Whilst working in property management she decided to make it standard practice to record in-depth inventories during the check-in of every property she was involved with. This approach proved so vital to the landlords and agents Lisa was dealing with that QSS was born. 8 years on it […]
‘Can it all be done online?’ The importance of property inventory clerks in an online world.
If it can be done online, we do it. Banking, communicating and working have all been revolutionised by the World Wide Web. The time and money saved is undeniable – InventoryBase can now even take online signatures from tenants when they have agreed the inventory. So it begs the question if the images, text […]
How do you find an inventory clerk?
As letting agents it’s often the case that you’re asked to work with first time landlords. For the majority of ‘newbies’ it’s equal parts exciting and scary. So many things to know – and an endless list of things to do to make sure both themselves and their tenant are fully protected. Property inventories are […]
Handwriting recognition makes producing property inventory reports even easier
Having visited a client’s office recently for training I really enjoyed watching inventory clerks interact with InventoryBase first hand. They were using both the app and the web-based version of the software and we began chatting about what they did before they had the system. Pen and paper or a Dictaphone were the only tools available and it seemed […]
Property Inventory Clerks – What makes an exceptional clerk?
Working at InventoryBase we talk a lot about the tools property inventory clerks require. We’re always striving to make InventoryBase everything a clerk could possibly need to complete their job at the touch of their fingertips. But what about the clerks themselves – what is it that makes an exceptional property clerk? Is there one […]
InventoryBase launches multi-branch licence for franchises
InventoryBase creators have developed a white label version of their property inventory software specifically for franchises. The ultimate letting agents online tool has become one of the leading systems for UK inventory clerks, and now letting agents can use it with their own branding. Read the press release here
Landlords and property inventories – Why use an agency?
In a world of seemingly endless costs, the idea of saving some cash by doing things yourself is always going to be an appealing one. It appears every property expert on TV is telling us to have-a-go at DIY, decoration and homemade living, in an attempt to keep our cash firmly in our pockets. So […]
Who’s your Inventory Clerk of the Year?
At InventoryBase I’ve worked with loads of inventory clerks – each using the software in their own distinct style – and all brilliant at getting a great job done. If I had to pick the best clerk I’d really find it hard – Would you? This January the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (A.I.I.C.) is […]
What is InventoryBase?
Of course, if you’re reading this blog post, chances are you already know what InventoryBase is, but to summarise in as few words as possible, InventoryBase is software in the cloud to schedule and produce professional property inventories, check in and check out reports, and inspections. But what will InventoryBase do for your business? At […]
InventoryBase celebrates its first birthday with over 1000 users
Since its launch last year, property inventory software, InventoryBase has amassed over 1000 users. Customers have been so impressed with the software that recommendations have been a large part of the popularity of the system. InventoryBase was designed to make creating, recalling and comparing property inventories on the move effortless. A complete solution, the software […]
InventoryBase evolves to find the best person for the job
Letting agents and inventory clerks using InventoryBase, an online property inventory tool, can now save time and money by automatically selecting the most suitable person from their team to carry out a property inspection with the system’s new management function. This latest development of InventoryBase is so advanced that it can take into account a […]
InventoryBase launch a get paid for referring scheme
InventoryBase creators Radweb are offering companies the chance to sign up as an affiliate and be paid for every new customer they refer. Designed to make creating property inventories simple and fast, InventoryBase is a complete solution for letting agents and landlords. The system is completely web and mobile based so it can be accessed on any […]
Win a Nexus 7 Tablet courtesy of InventoryBase
To celebrate the launch of InventoryBase’s new mobile app on Android, creators Radweb are giving away a free Nexus 7 from Google! Read the full press release here
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