TL;DR An inventory clerk is an independent property professional who documents the precise condition of a rental at move-in and move-out. AIIC-accredited clerks are the UK gold standard. London fees…
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TL;DR A check-in report documents property condition at tenancy start; a check-out report documents it at tenancy end. They work as a matched pair — the comparison between the two…
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TL;DR An inventory report example from a professional AIIC-accredited clerk follows a 6-section structure: cover and credentials, schedule of condition (room by room), photographic evidence, meter readings, contents inventory (for…
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TL;DR EICR cost in London ranges from around £150 to £350 for most domestic rental properties, set by property size, circuit count, and any remedial work uncovered. Click Inventories’ standalone…
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TL;DR How long does an EICR last? An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) for a landlord is valid for 5 years or until the next change of tenancy — whichever…
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TL;DR Preparing for renters rights bill compliance? Here’s where you stand: it’s now the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, with Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and Phase 1 commenced on…
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TL;DR What is a periodic tenancy? A rental agreement that runs from one rent period to the next — week to week or month to month — with no fixed…
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TL;DR Do I need an HMO licence? Yes, if you let to 5 or more unrelated people forming 2 or more households who share kitchen, bathroom, or toilet facilities —…
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TL;DR HMO licence cost in London typically runs £500-£1,500 per property for a 5-year licence, set independently by each local council. Renewals are usually a similar fee; variation (change of…
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TL;DR A mid-term inspection is a documented condition check carried out partway through a tenancy — typically every 6 months for standard ASTs (now assured periodic tenancies) and every 3-4…
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