Scott Inventories

17/06/2022

Four things to consider when switching Inventory providers.

We receive several requests weekly, from agents and landlords instructing us to carry out a check out inspection. Of these requests, a handful of the prior inventory and check in’s were carried out by a different Inventory company. We are well versed in working from reports produced by other Inven...

15/04/2022

What do our Inventory Clerks expect when conducting Check Out inspections?

Here are 5 key things:

31/03/2022

Inventory vs Inventory & Check in.

With the variety of Inventory services offered in the Property Inventory clerks market, it can all be quite confusing when selecting the right service. There are many factors that can help to determine what Inventory report is most suitable, especially for fist time landlords who may be inexperience...

04/02/2022

Helpful resources amidst the announcement of the energy price cap increase

With yesterday's announcement of the rise in the energy price cap, millions of households will see a 54% increase on their energy bills from April 2022. It is no surprise that residents up an down the country will be worried about what these cost implications will have on their overall household exp...

18/01/2022

Features of the perfect UK neighbourhood to attract renters

Reports have shown that prime London and other prominent neighbourhoods are enjoying an upsurge in the UK rental market, and have become the most sought-after destinations among house hunters. Last year has seen an average surge of 8% in rental value with a total of £1,078 a week, and the highest s...

03/03/2021

What are the responsibilities and implications of an End of Tenancy Clean?
Check out our new post below.

Now, you may not have huge regard for end of tenancy cleaning. However when it comes to determining what deductions, if any, are made from a tenant's deposit, cleaning issues are often at the forefront of disputes. The TDS states that in their approach to cleaning disputes, they look for evidence th...

02/02/2021

With just 7% of private landlords advertising pet friendly properties, the question is do you think this change is a good step forward?
Share your thoughts in the comments.

The government has released it's Model Tenancy Agreement, and within it outlines the right for tenants to rent a property with their pet. This new agreement sets out to make consent for pets a default clause, and in turn removes a blanket ban on pets living in rental properties. Renters will be requ...

26/10/2020

Weathering at it’s finest!

01/09/2020

As the weather begins to change, so will the need to maintain the condition of windows and weatherproofing elements within a property.

To reduce the appearance of condensation on windows we advise taking a dry cloth to the frames and sills, ensuring that any moisture has been absorbed.

Whilst it may be tricky to maintain the cleanliness of the exterior, you can always ensure a more pleasant interior with a frequent clean.

26/08/2020

If you had to guess whether these pictures captured are from a check out or a new inventory inspection, my guess would be that you assume it was a check out because of how unclean it appears to be. Am I right?

Well this is in fact an inventory (I know right, we even had to question it!)

Fortunately we advised the landlord that once the property has been professionally cleaned we can then include those new images to reflect a more favourable result for the new upcoming tenancy.

We understand that landlords may be experiencing more difficulty juggling everything during these challenging times so we are always more than happy to help out and go the extra mile when we can.

19/08/2020

The humble extractor fan.

This was captured at a check out inspection with tenants present.
On site as they do, the tenants had a supply of cleaning products to clean up any areas they have missed. Here is the result, an “after” picture of what was seemingly a greasy and marked appliance.
The point is, when inspecting a well cleaned and presentable kitchen, more than likely one item may have been accidentally missed. Nine times out of ten, in our experience, it is the extractor fan that has been forgotten.
If a professional cleaning company has made this error and we spot it upon inspection, we will advise tenants to provide a copy of the cleaning invoice and request the company to revisit and re-clean the missed areas.
Once we get a copy of the cleaning invoice we can then attach and imbed this proof to our report. Easy peasy!

16/08/2020

Doorstops.. These small items are just as important when factoring damage prevention methods within your rental property.

The question is which doorstop do you go for?!
Well you have the popular Spring doorstops, these are discreet and effective due to their length and flexibility, however these are prone to the most breakage. Firm Impact over time can cause the springs to snap.

Floor mounted anti-turn doorstops are a great option, and most of them have rubber protectors to prevent the door from getting scuffed.

Doorstop wedges are a useful option to prevent doors from slamming shut. We recommend using rubber wedges as apposed to wooden, they are more forgiving and minimise damage along the door edge.