Assist Inventories LTD

04/06/2026

We’re launching something new, and we want your input.

Mid-term inspections are one of the most effective ways to protect a property during a tenancy, yet they’re still underused across the industry.

We’re introducing a three-tier Mid-Term Inspection service, starting from just £25+VAT:

🔹 Basic - Major defects and urgent issues (£25+VAT)
🔹 Standard - General condition reporting (£30+VAT)
🔹 Premium - Full compliance and property standards check (£35+VAT)

We’re also exploring a Pre Check Out service for tenants, designed to reduce deposit disputes before they start.

Whether you’re a letting agent, landlord, or property professional, we’d love to hear your thoughts. It takes under a minute.

https://us8.list-manage.com/survey?u=58015700ae429f9fe4df905f0&id=251f8a9e50&attribution=false

Responses are anonymous. If you’d like to know more, drop us a message or email [email protected] 😊

08/05/2026

The landlord exodus letting agents feared is real. Around 700 buy-to-let properties are hitting the sales market every day.

But here’s what most agents haven’t seen yet: the proportion of landlords selling up has almost halved year-on-year, according to new TwentyCi data. And of the properties that did sell out of the rental market last year, only 6% outside London ever came back as rentals.

The PRS isn’t shrinking. It’s changing hands — and the agents who understand what that means will be best placed for what comes next.

The landlord exodus letting agents feared is already reshaping the PRS — but new data suggests the worst of the sell-off may be over. Here is what the numbers actually show

24/04/2026

When a dispute lands, the quality of your documentation is everything.

At Assist Inventories, we produce detailed inventory reports, check-ins, and mid-tenancy inspections that give London landlords and letting agents a clear, reliable record of every property — backed by a full money-back guarantee on every report.

Accurate. Thorough. Guaranteed.

Letting agents and the Renters’ Rights Act: what you need to do now to stay compliant, support your landlords, and protect your business.

16/04/2026

Housing Targets vs Market Reality 🏠📉

The government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes over the next five years faces a fresh challenge as Barratt Redrow becomes the latest major developer to scale back land acquisition.

Citing global uncertainty and its potential impact on mortgage rates and construction costs, the housebuilder has reduced its land-buying forecast to between 7,000 and 9,000 plots this financial year—a notable shift from previous guidance.

This move follows similar caution from Berkeley Group and highlights the growing gap between policy targets and the practicalities of the current economic climate:

• The Target: Approximately 300,000 new homes per year are required to meet government goals.
• The Reality: Recent data from the Centre for Policy Studies shows completions in England are sitting at 140,860, with new starts falling below 116,000.

While Barratt Redrow remains on track to hit its immediate delivery targets for the year, this more selective approach to new sites raises serious questions about long-term housing supply. Despite planning reforms and fresh investment, the sector continues to navigate the "headwinds" of elevated borrowing costs and market volatility.

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06/04/2026

🔍 The Renters’ Rights Bill is here. Are you protected?

With landmark changes to the rental sector now law, the stakes for landlords and agents have never been higher. Disputes are on the rise — and without a watertight, professional inventory, you’re exposed.

A detailed inventory isn’t just good practice anymore. It’s your evidence. Your protection. Your peace of mind.

At Assist Inventories, we scrutinise every corner of your property so nothing is left to chance. From check-in to check-out, our award-winning clerks produce reports that stand up to scrutiny — every single time.
✅ Multi-award winning
✅ Highest-rated inventory company on Google in Greater London
✅ Full money-back guarantee
✅ 35+ accredited, experienced clerks
Don’t leave your property portfolio to chance in 2026. Get ahead of the changes before they catch you out.

📞 020 3322 6662

The Renters’ Rights Act 2026 London arrives on 1 May. Protect your property from £7,000 fines with professional, high-court-standard inventories.

03/04/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When clients say it best…
We love hearing from the people who trust us with their properties — and this one from JXL Developments says it all.

Reliability. Going the extra mile. Value for money. These aren’t just words to us — they’re the standard we hold ourselves to on every single inspection, every single day.
With the rental landscape changing faster than ever, having an inventory partner you can genuinely rely on isn’t a luxury. It’s essential.

Whether you’re a developer, landlord or letting agent — we’re the team that shows up, delivers, and has your back when it matters most.

📲 Join hundreds of satisfied clients

https://assistinventories.co.uk/assist-property-inventories/

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31/03/2026

Is 2026 the Toughest Year Yet for Buy-To-Let? 🏠
If you’ve been watching the news, you’ll know that "mayhem" is the word currently being used to describe the BTL mortgage market.

According to the latest Moneyfacts report, borrowing costs have soared since the start of March due to Middle East instability. If you are looking to refinance a £250k loan right now, expect to pay £1,100 more annually than you would have at the start of the month.

What you need to prepare for:
• May 2026: The Renters' Rights Bill officially comes into force.
• Summer 2026: Expected rising energy costs and potential further interest rate hikes.
• The Long Game: Budgeting for the £10,000 EPC 'C' rating cap by 2030.

The Bottom Line: With 1,300 deals pulled from the market in just weeks, professional advice has never been more essential to protect your profit margins.

The Iran War and the Renters Rights Act have created the perfect storm – New pain for UK landlords as borrowing costs soar

03/03/2026

From the end of ASTs and the ban on rent bidding to new Information Sheet duties and Section 21 disappearing, the Renters’ Rights Act is no longer a future issue — it’s an operational one.

Our latest article breaks down the three biggest risk areas and a practical 10-point audit to help agencies avoid costly mistakes and penalties.

Renters’ Rights Act London compliance 2026 is now an operational race. Audit your agency for the May 1st "Big Bang" transition now.

19/02/2026

Could AI be about to change the property market forever?

Trevor Abrahmsohn, the mind behind OnTheMarket, warns that smarter AI search tools could make traditional portals like Rightmove less essential – while giving agents more control over their leads and data.

Find out how AI is reshaping the way buyers discover homes and what it could mean for the future of property.

Will AI replace property portals? A leading portal founder warns smarter search could threaten Rightmove and help agents regain control of data and leads.

09/02/2026

Attention Landlords & Self-Employed Agents!

HMRC is sending out an important MTD letter that could affect how you report your income from April 2026. Don’t get caught out!

Discover what the letter means, key deadlines, and how to stay ahead in our latest article…

MTD letter alerts landlords and self-employed agents to Making Tax Digital from April 2026. See who is affected, key deadlines and what you need to do.