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Professional Residential is an independent inventory company based in North London. We have been established since 2001 and are very experienced in providing a professional inventory service to letting agents, private landlords and relocation companies. Clients are provided with detailed inventory, check in, check out and mid term inspection reports.
We have a team of experienced clerks who work to a very high standard. All our clerks are registered with the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (the AIIC) and have both professional indemnity and public liability insurance in place. We are also registered with the Property Redress Scheme (The PRS). Our Director, Emma Glencross, sits on the AIIC board and is head of inventory training at the AIIC. For more information in relation to the AIIC (Association of Independent Inventory Clerks) go to: www.theaiic.co.uk
Professional Residential also provide additional services such as legionella inspections, EPC’s, floor plans, gas safety and electrical inspections and certification. Please contact us for more information
Once instructed, Professional Residential will attend the property prior to commencement of the tenancy to prepare the inventory report. The report will then be forwarded to the tenants allowing them 7 days to read and confirm their agreement.
Alternatively, we can prepare the inventory and check in tenants on the same day. We will attend the property to carry out the inventory inspection in advance of the tenant’s arrival. We will then carry out a check in with them which involves walking round the property and pointing out any issues documented and the general condition. We will then get the tenants to sign a schedule of condition detailing the condition of the property. The schedule will then be attached to the final report. Once the check in has been completed we will then release the keys to the tenants if instructed.Inventory only
Once instructed, Professional Residential will attend the property prior to commencement of the tenancy to prepare the inventory report. The report will then be forwarded to the tenants allowing them 7 days to read and confirm their agreement or make additions to the report.
Inventory and Check In
Alternatively, we can prepare the inventory and check in tenants on the same day. We will attend the property to carry out the inventory inspection in advance of the tenant’s arrival. We will then carry out a check in with them which involves walking round the property and pointing out any issues already documented and the general condition. We will then ask the tenants to sign a schedule of condition detailing the condition of the property and acknowledging receipt of the keys. The schedule will then be attached to the final report. Once the check in has been completed we will then release the keys to the tenants if instructed. The report will also be sent to the tenants allowing them 7 days to confirm their agreement or make additions to the report.
Mid Term Inspections
We contact the tenants and arrange a convenient day and time for access. The purpose of a mid term inspection is to check the tenants are keeping the property in order and not breaching the tenancy in any way. Also we need to keep an eye out for any issues in the property which the tenants have failed to notify the landlord of such as leaks, bathroom extractors not working or smoke and CO alarms missing or not working. We will also check the exterior of the property for any issues such as blocked gutters.
Check out
At the end of the tenancy, we will either meet the tenant on the last day and carry out a check out inspection and collect the keys from them or alternatively we will attend the earliest possible following their departure. A check out report will then be compiled noting any differences from the original report. We will apportion liability for any changes in condition by stating whether it is a landlord issue, tenant liability or fair wear and tear. Keys will be checked and documented and final meter readings taken.
With effect from 6th April 2008 it became a requirement that EPC’s must be provided for all non-dwellings by an accredited non-domestic energy assessor who is a member of a Government approved accreditation scheme.
The seller or landlord must provide an EPC free of charge to a prospective buyer or tenant at the earliest opportunity. A copy of the EPC must also be provided to the buyer or the person who takes up the tenancy
EPCs are valid for 10 years and can be reused as required within that period. A new EPC is not required each time there is a change of tenancy, or the property is sold, provided it is no more than 10 years old.
We have a team of fully accredited Energy Performance Assessors working with us and we are able to provide an EPC which will also be registered on the national database.
For more information go here.
If you would like more information or a quote, please complete the enquiry form or give us a quick call on 07539 383719 or 07775 783 553 or contact us via email at .
In April 2007 the Government issued new regulations in relation to tenants’ deposits (Tenancy Deposit Scheme). It awarded contracts to three companies to run the new Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes. If the landlord, or the agent acting on his/her behalf, is a member of the TDS any dispute will be resolved quickly and fairly.
Under these schemes:
In light of these new regulations it is now even more important that you have an independent inventory report prepared at commencement of the tenancy.
For more information on this Government Legislation go to: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TenancyDeposit/index.htm
All of our reports provide a comprehensive written, detailed description of the property. This will include gardens, garages, cupboards and all accessible areas. The report will give a full written description of everything including ceilings, walls, floorings, light fittings, all appliances and furniture. We will also provide colour photographs of each room and any defects. We will document the meter readings and any keys.
