A property inventory is a document that contains the condition a rental property is in at the start of the tenancy. Inventories need to be incredibly detailed and must contain photographic evidence for them to be successfully used for a deposit claim at the end of the tenancy. Attention to detail is critical and it …
Read more >Drama down under The demands of an Australian landlord recently went viral, reaching these shores via platforms such as Reddit and online news outlets. The story concerned a landlord checklist issued to tenants ahead of routine mid-tenancy inspections, with 20 points ranging from “light fittings must be wiped and free of insects” to “swimming pool …
Read more >Episode 71 of Lets Talk features the Operations Director of Pinstripe Inventories, Matthew Mackay, talking about the importance of having a meticulous inventory in place at the start of a tenancy to avoid deposit disputes or even an adjudication. Matthew talks about his career to date and that of co-founder and director of Pinstripe Inventories, …
Read more >Congratulations, you’ve found your dream home and it’s time to start moving! But, with so many things to arrange, where do you start? Below, we outline some of the most important tasks you need to complete when it comes to moving home. Follow this list to ensure you cover everything. Book removals Before you start …
Read more >A London landlord has been awarded a compensation of over £70k from his tenant, a popstar and a former X Factor judge, for “trashing” his property. Tulisa Contostavlos, the former N-Dubz singer, rented a three bedroom apartment in Enfield, North London for £3,466 per month between September 2014 and July 2016. During her tenancy, the …
Read more >Renting a property might seem like less hassle and financial commitment than buying a home, but it isn’t always as simple as finding somewhere you like, moving in and then paying the rent on time. Before you embark on renting a property, here are some of the top considerations that you may not have thought …
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