Inventories – should landlords get what they pay for?
Author: Sian Hemming-Metcalfe
13th October 2014, 12 years ago | 6
Author: Sian Hemming-Metcalfe
13th October 2014, 12 years ago | 6
Author: Sian Hemming-Metcalfe
11th July 2013, 13 years ago | 2
Author: Sian Hemming-Metcalfe
9th July 2013, 13 years ago | 3
31st January 2015, 11 years ago
I am hugely disappointed for you as I cannot fathom why something so obviously wrong has been allowed to stand! I've shared the article on all social media accounts and with everyone I can think of including a few journalists...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark Alexander at 13/10/2014 - 10:32
Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "13/10/2014 - 10:32": Hi Mark; what I was trying to get at was that some (not all) landlords want a high level of detail when it comes to check out but...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ray Davison at 02/04/2014 - 20:43
Reply to the comment left by "Ray Davison" at "02/04/2014 - 20:43": It can be when its cold! Recorded -1 in a house around Christmas; try working in that for 3 hours when you cant feel your fingers or toes!...
Read More →2nd April 2014, 12 years ago
From a very selfish point of view I wish landlords WOULD have the heating on at the minimum level; do you have any idea how cold it can be completing inventories in properties that you can see your breath in???!...
Read More →1st April 2014, 12 years ago
Brilliant; great read to end the day :)
Read More →1st April 2014, 12 years ago
I agree with both Gary and Kevin's responses. As an inventory provider your role is meant to be impartial and you should only record and report on the facts as seen at the point of the report and again at...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Gareth Thomas at 24/01/2014 - 21:37
Reply to the comment left by "Gareth Thomas" at "24/01/2014 - 21:37": I agree Gareth; an independent or '"expert witness" would be the best way to prove service of the document supported by a statement signed by the witness as...
Read More →19th December 2013, 12 years ago
A great idea Mark! I find both the site and your insight invaluable and I hope to book an appointment sometime in the near future!
Read More →11th November 2013, 12 years ago
Am I reading the Hemming V Westminster Council case wrongly then as their's was about licensing of a group of sex shops in Soho not HMO's although clearly there are far reaching consequences of the ruling (no relation by the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Paul at 06/08/2013 - 12:58
Reply to the comment left by "Paul Willetts" at "06/08/2013 - 12:58": I know exactly how you feel Paul! The whole reason I started providing inventories is that I too was let down by an agent and a very poor...
Read More →20th August 2013, 13 years ago
Reply to the comment left by "Gary Nock" at "20/08/2013 - 12:27": Glad you have found it of use Gary and am always happy to help :)
Read More →23rd July 2013, 13 years ago
Hi Mark Just used the calculator; a really good tool though I would prefer to have it in one doc rather than going onto the "next' page ( personal choice :) ). Could I ask what the the optimum yield...
Read More →15th July 2013, 13 years ago
Glad it has helped :)
Read More →9th July 2013, 13 years ago
My membership profile is updated including contact details :)
Read More →9th July 2013, 13 years ago
": Thanks for the very prompt reply Mark; will get straight on that! :)
Read More →9th July 2013, 13 years ago
": The template I use is a mixture of pre described items and free form text which I can also dictate into using Siri with the mini iPad and phone. Would that help? I sent an example to Gary earlier;...
Read More →9th July 2013, 13 years ago
": Thank you Gary; that's very kind and am pleased to be of any help than I can :) I think outsourcing is always worth considering but it's difficult to let go of the proverbial reigns so I always suggest...
Read More →8th July 2013, 13 years ago
": Thank you Martin; that is very detailed and most helpful :)
Read More →8th July 2013, 13 years ago
Hi Gary Just sent you contact details through :). I used the iPad / Apple App for TIM and just didnt find it user friendly and had to remember where I had been as it seemed to want to take...
Read More →8th July 2013, 13 years ago
Hi Gary I have tried TIM and Imfuma but have settled on iSurvey as the platform for the iPhone / iPad is very easy to use and imbeds all the photographic information with date and time stamps. I like the...
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