Inventory Services

A comprehensive inventory of the contents, furnishings, fixtures, and fittings of the property, including a full description of the condition of doors, walls, ceilings, floors and carpets, paintwork, light fittings, woodwork, windows, radiators and garden areas. The document is agreed by both landlord and tenant and forms part of the contract between landlord and tenant. Our reports have been used in conjunction with claims being made on both sides and have stood up in court.

A full schedule of condition is produced at check-in detailing the cleanliness of the property, logging all meters and keys and listing any appliances with model numbers and manuals, this service has been extended to smoke alarms due to recent legislation changes and is offered free of charge. A walk-through of the property will be conducted by Urban Inventories staff allowing the tenant an opportunity to raise any amendments or concerns. Finally, the schedule of condition and inventory can be digitally signed by the tenant or their representative before keys are handed over.

Urban Inventories are able to provide a simultaneous inventory check-in service for all properties on the day the tenancy commences We understand there are often many pressures on timings at the start of a tenancy and so we know it is important to be able to provide a ‘one’ visit service so as not to delay the process any further or suffer unnecessary costs.

At the end of the tenancy, our team of clerks will compare the condition of the property against the original inventory compiled at the start of the tenancy, noting any changes. This can either be carried out with another inventory service provider’s report or our own. Each room in the report will have a complete overview, photographs and a detailed description of any changes that have occurred against the inventory that was agreed at the start of the tenancy. The report will note all final meter readings and keys returned will be checked against the list as provided at the check-in also testing of alarms such as smoke & Co2. The Urban Inventories clerk will take forwarding contact details for outgoing tenants where possible.

Urban Inventories can complete interim inspections and highlight any potential concerns or maintenance issues during the tenancy and will inform the Landlord or Managing Agent. We have a designated clerk who manages this service who has 4 years of inventory experience and is trained to AIIC & ARLA. Inv & Are also accredited & audited by Stroma Certification standards, further information can be found on our page titled UI-PS.

In addition to our Inventory services we offer a snagging maintenance inspections and reports for all new build or refurbished properties which documents and photographs the final finish quality. These property inventory services are ideal for landlords abroad who are unable to visit their new property or any landlord who would like a keen eye to check over any works carried out on their property.