NEIEPC's
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Inventories
It is immeasurably important for landlords to have a detailed inventory to protect their investment and assets.
The added introduction of the tenancy deposit scheme in 2007 brought greater necessity for landlords and tenants to have a detailed schedule of contents to avoid a deposit dispute at the end of the tenancy. Failure to have a detailed inventory in place could lead to an unfavourable outcome through an arbitration service should the dispute be passed to a dispute resolution service.
Our inventories are independent and non-biased offering comprehensive detail of all internal and external furnishings, fittings and fixtures including supporting photographs.
Where the initial inventory has been carried out by us we offer a reduced cost to renew the inventory with new photographs for the next tenancy.
Pre Checkout Inspection
These are useful for both tenants and landlords alike and can be an additional tool to help avoid a dispute at the end of the tenancy, it is recommended these are carried out in the final month of the tenancy.
For tenants our reports will help them identify areas they will need to address, whether this be cleaning or damage, to give them the best chances of getting their full damage deposit back.
Whilst for landlords our reports will help them identify any maintenance required between tenancies or any expected problems with the condition of the property they may require the tenants to address before they check out.
Mid Term Inspections
Inspections are important to make sure that the property is being lived in within the terms of the tenancy agreement, to identify maintenance issues which if left could cause greater damage to the property or discomfort to the tenant and to identify future improvements to the property ensuring the maximum rent is always achieved.
We recommend inspections are conducted quarterly for the term of the tenancy but can be done, 6 monthly, yearly or as a one off.
Our inspection reports are detailed and are supported with photographs.
Pre/New Tenancy Checklist
These are recommended for landlords who have yet to let their property. Our reports will detail any improvements needed to maximise the rental potential of the property and to make sure it meets the required regulations.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
The Government is complying with the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD) with the introduction of the Energy Performance Certificate. The EPC shows a record of the energy efficiency levels and CO2 emissions of a building, by using a standard table from A to G (A being very efficient, G being very inefficient).
As of the 21st May 2010, if you decide to place your property on the market for sale or rent in England and Wales you will need to purchase an EPC. When you are selling or renting your property, you, as the seller or landlord must provide the EPC.
Once the EPC survey has been carried out the certificate will be made available to the homeowner and can also be downloaded from the EPC register usually within 24 hours.