{"id":7992,"date":"2023-05-31T08:04:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T08:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7992"},"modified":"2023-05-31T08:04:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T08:04:22","slug":"lets-talk-with-pinstripe-inventories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/lets-talk-with-pinstripe-inventories\/","title":{"rendered":"Lets Talk with Pinstripe Inventories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/lets-talk-with-citylets\/the-importance-of-a-detailed-inventory-at-the-start-of-a-tenancy-with-pinstripe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Episode 71<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p>Matthew talks about his career to date and that of co-founder and director of Pinstripe Inventories, Dominic Bargeton. He also discusses the growth of the company to where it is now with several branches across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>Matthew developed a software solution for the company and Lets Talk host, Gillian Semmler, asks him about how technology has changed since Pinstripe started in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>The podcast also covers the topic of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/10-years-of-tenancy-deposit-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tenancy deposit schemes<\/a>; why they were introduced and how the deposit repayment procedure works, as well as how mid tenancy inspections can help prevent deposit issues at the end of a tenancy.<\/p>\n<p>Matthew also discusses the recent media coverage on how inventories are set to play a vital role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/landlord-safety-certificates-your-guide-for-letting-property-in-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire safety within the private rented sector<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Water Aid Munro Challenge<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Pinstripe team took to the hills last year to fundraise for Water Aid by taking part in the Munro Challenge. It made for a great team building day and Matthew talks about his passion for hillwalking, as well as his talent for landscape painting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/lets-talk-with-citylets\/the-importance-of-a-detailed-inventory-at-the-start-of-a-tenancy-with-pinstripe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-7993\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pinstripe-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pinstripe-blog.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pinstripe-blog-700x300.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pinstripe-blog-1100x471.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pinstripe-blog-400x171.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pinstripe-blog-768x329.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss out on hearing agents and property professionals chat about topics and issues relevant to you.<\/p>\n<p>Lets Talk is available on all the usual platforms: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/lets-talk-with-citylets\">Soundcloud<\/a><\/u>,\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotify.com\/uk\/\">Spotify<\/a><\/u>,\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/uk\/itunes\/\">iTunes<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and Citylets website,\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/podcasts\/\">citylets.co.uk\/podcasts<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Want to get involved?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Just contact us\u00a0<u><a href=\"mailto:letstalk@citylets.co.uk\">letstalk@citylets.co.uk<\/a><\/u>. We look forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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