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Practical guides for landlords and letting agents covering property inventories, check-ins, check-outs, and tenancy best practice. These guides explain how professional documentation protects rental properties, reduces disputes and ensures tenancies are set up correctly from day one.

Whether you’re preparing a property for new tenants or managing an existing tenancy, our guides are designed to support best practice and link directly to our property inventory services, including inventory reports, check-in reports, check-out inspections, and interim property inspections.

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Our guides are designed to help landlords understand best practice when letting property and explain how professional inventory and check-in services protect your investment.

Available Landlord & Property Inventory Guides:

→ Landlord Inventory Checklist – A clear, step-by-step checklist covering property inventories, check-ins, inspections, and best practice for landlords letting property in London.

→ Landlord Guide to Letting Out Your Property – A step-by-step guide covering compliance, inventories, check-ins, inspections, and how landlords can protect their property throughout a tenancy.

Related Services

You may also find these services useful:

Inventory Reports – Detailed, impartial reports documenting a property’s condition at the start of a tenancy

Inventory & Check-In Reports – Professional tenant check-ins to ensure inventories are agreed correctly

Check-Out Reports – End-of-tenancy inspections to support deposit negotiations

Interim Inspections – Mid-tenancy inspections to monitor condition and maintenance issues

Condition Reports – A Condition Report provides a clear, surface-level overview of a property’s condition at a specific point in time.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
– Legally compliant EPC assessments for rental and residential properties.

Need help or have a question?

If you’re unsure which service you need or would like advice on inventories, check-ins, or inspections our team is happy to help. Feel free to contact us for straightforward guidance or to discuss your requirements.

We provide inventory and check-in services across London, including Canary Wharf, East London, and South East London.

Call us for a quick chat on 0207 515 7306

Customer Support

At Inventory One, we provide our clients with the best possible support allowing our clients and portfolio landlords to stay organized and on top of their property management.

Dashboard

Our unique online portal is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, allowing you to easily share, view and manage your reports from anywhere, at any time.

Direct Online Bookings

Make your bookings securely online and stay on track with daily reminders of your scheduled appointments. Simply provide us with all the necessary details and we’ll take care of the rest.

3rd Party Integrations

Establish customised integrations with third-party software and CRMs to provide you with a smoother and more streamlined service.

Notifications

Automated notifications and updates via email to keep everyone informed of appointments and when the reports are complete.

Embedded Digital Signatures

Our portal allows us to collect signatures from tenants, landlords and clients remotely.

ONE INVENTORY, ONE SMART INVESTMENT.

Inventory One provides a bespoke Property Inventory service for professional Landlords, Build To Rent developers, Estate Agents, Letting Agents and Property Management companies.

Our Services

Inventory One offers a range of services that have been specifically tailored to safeguard the interests of both landlords and tenants. These services include detailed inventory reports, check-in, check-out reports and interim inspections.

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Pricing

At Inventory One we believe in providing transparent and competitive rates. We believe that transparency and fairness in pricing are essential components of our success and we will continue to prioritise these principles in all aspects of our business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a property inventory and why is it important?

A property inventory is a detailed, impartial record of a property’s condition, contents and cleanliness at a specific point in time.
It plays a vital role in protecting both landlords and tenants by providing clear evidence in the event of disputes, particularly around deposit deductions.

Do you test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms for compliance?

Yes. During our inspections, we visually check and test accessible smoke and carbon monoxide alarms where applicable.
Their presence, condition and test results are recorded in the report to help landlords demonstrate compliance with current safety regulations.

How quickly will I receive my report?

We understand that timing is crucial. We offer fast turnaround times, with most inventory reports completed within 24-72 hours of inspection. For urgent bookings, same-day or next-day appointments may be available depending on location and access.

What’s included in a professional inventory report?

Our inventory reports include:

A full room-by-room condition assessment
Fixtures, fittings and contents recorded in detail
Cleanliness standards noted
High-resolution digital photographs
Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarm testing (where accessible)

This ensures a comprehensive and reliable record of the property.

Are your inventory reports compliant with deposit protection schemes?

Yes. All our reports are prepared in line with industry best practice and are suitable for use with TDS, DPS and MyDeposits. Our detailed, impartial reports are designed to support landlords and agents in the event of adjudication.

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For comprehensive and professional inventory reports that help protect your property investments and provide peace of mind.

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4.7

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Inventory One

4.7

Abilesh

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Great service with a detailed, well-structured report delivered with a fast turnaround. Highly reliable and professional throughout the process.

Jordan F.

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Wonderful working with inventory one, have helped us with multiple properties and have gotten us out of many disputes with tenants

W W

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Comprehensive detailed inventory, and Ryan is a pleasure to work with

P L.

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I reached out to Ryan after reading the many positive reviews (as another company I'd been using for many years had lost crucial photos needed to support a claim!).Ryan is extremely efficient and responsive - he was able to schedule an appointment with very short notice. The turnaround time from appointment to a completed check-in report was exceptionally quick. The report itself is very detailed and the photos clear.The report is available online making it easy for landlords/tenants alike to review and sign. I would highly recommend Inventory One/Ryan!

Anthony C.

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I have worked with inventory One for several years they’re my go-to company for any inventory requirements. They’re  always able to facilitate last-minute appointments and produce fantastic detailed comprehensive reports would definitely recommend

Jemma M.

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I’ve used Inventory One for my portfolio of rental properties to carry out various inventories and check outs. I have always found their reports to be accurate, thorough and delivered on time. I highly recommend them.

Jorge P.

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Been using Ryan and his team for sometime now, and they are very organized and punctual. The reports are well put together as well, and we have never had issues.Thanks for providing your services, Inventory One.

Nik A.

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Ryan was fantastic to work with. He communicates well, is flexible and perfect for the type of detail a Landlord requires. He produced of the most thorough reports we had seen and liaised with our tenants until completion. We would recommend Ryan in a heartbeat and look forward to working with him and his team on future properties. Thanks!

Tanzila A.

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Have been working with Inventory One for some time now. Always satisfied with their service, very professional and efficient. Five star for Ryan and his team!

Gary A.

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Ryan and his team have provided a great service for a long time. Always assisting and seeking to go that extra mile to help out when needed, providing clear and detailed reports.

Anthony F.

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Inventory One are by far the best inventory company I’ve used in London. Easy to book, accurate and on time. Would recommend to any other landlords.

Eric Y.

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I used Inventory One recently to complete a Inventory and check in for our new tenants. Great report with a fantastic level of detail and clear photos of the whole property. The report was turned around very quickly following the appointment. Highly recommended for any Landlord.

Amrit

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I've been through at least 5 inventory clerks in the past 10 years and there's always something that I have to go back to them with.. e.g. they miss some details, blurry pics, vague descriptions, etc. I used to think I was expecting too much from them but no, Invenhomes proved there are good inventory clerks out there.Good comms from the start, punctual, very detailed inventory, overall an excellent service that I can't fault.Will definitely be using them again in future.

james E.

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We have just started using Invenhomes and the service so far has been impeccable.

Saleha C.

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Great service. Ryan and his team are always punctual, responsive and friendly. Reports are always detailed with all required photos making my check-in/out process a lot easier.

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I had a snagging survey completed and the service was brilliant. Ryan was knowledgeable and professional

irene navarro C.

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Very impressed with the service and the attention to detail.

JL L

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Excellent report and service. Thank you for fitting us in last minute.

Stacey D.

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Invenhomes carried out a check out on one of my properties last minute. Was really impressed with the attention to detail on the report and the turnaround time. Great service, will be using again.

louise C.

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Very happy with the service provided by inven homes. Would use them again.

Dawn P.

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Fantastic, prompt service from Ryan. Highly recommended!

Hrishikesh P.

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VAN HA V.

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Decided to use this company based on there review and what a great experience I had. They was very professional and Experience in there field of work. Would highly recommend them

K L.

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Great company for inventory. Ryan was extremely helpful and prompt in responding. Well work with again.

Char S.

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InvenHomes are very punctual and trustworthy providing a professional service. InvenHomes have carried out a number of inspections and reports for us which are well detailed, I would highly recommend.

laura S.

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Professional service and keen to answer any questions

Denis Z.

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Very nice and efficient service.

Vincent Dangerous H.

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Milind H.

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I worked with Ryan Atherley from InvenHomes. He was very thorough with the inspection and inventory process. Handled everything very professionally and went out of his way to help me with concierge services. Overall experience was satisfactory and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for similar services.

Giuseppe T.

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Super professional and careful not to overlook anything.5 stars out of 5 for sure.

Glenn M.

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Karol Osh S.

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Tenant here.InvenHomes has provided me with a check-in service when I was just moving in to a new property. Punctual and professional. There were 2 issues missed that I didn't realise until after the check-in, but they amended that even after the 3-day limit they have (I was told by my agency I had a week for that).No issues until this point.

Dionne L.

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InvenHomes have undertaken a number of inspections and reports for us. Their services are very professional and thorough - they have a friendly attitude.The reports have a large number of digital photographs which landlords and tenants are extremely satisfied compared to others.Great service from start to finish - would highly recommend.

Saleh M.

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Wonderful and delightful experience. Smooth check in process. Ryan was very helpful and took me through certain details of his findings. He was very friendly and answered all my questions, concerns and queries.

Lauren A.

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Punctual and efficient - we had a very good check in experience.

Rachel K.

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Absolutely amazing experience with these guys for the last 6 years. Always punctual and reliable. Reports have been accurate and have never had any tenancy disputes. Have recommended them to several friends and landlords.

John C.

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I have engaged Ryan Atherley of InvenHomes for the past six years. His service is professional, prompt, diligent and meticulous. Highly recommended.

Grahame P.

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I’ve used these guys for years (so has my son) their eye for detail is amazing. Wouldn’t consider anybody else for the job.Grahame P

Andie W.

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Great service, efficient, organised and clearly customer satisfaction is a high priority. Will definitely use these guys again.

Collin C.

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Dealing with these guys is an absolute pleasure. You just wish all service companies would run like this. Once you get the warm and fuzzies from the staff it’s backed up by quality work product. The Reports are clear, accurate, detailed and always delivered on time. Promises are carried out to the letter with no fuss and you get that feeling you’re in good hands. I’m not one to bother with reviews and the like, but service like this is so rare these days, I feel compelled to trumpet it. Good job folks.

Louise W.

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Very efficient and professional service, pleasure to work with!

AMY W.

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After using several bad inventory companies, we found InvenHomes through recommendation of our letting agent. We have been using them for several years now. Reports are always very detailed and often highlight things us as landlords would miss if we conducted them ourselves. On many occasions they have been the eyes we have needed! We cannot fault them – great job all round!

Mark M.

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Very professional and efficient when rolling out my inventory.

Riley's Property M.

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I have been using Invenhomes since I started out with my own Letting & Management Agency back in 2009. We had been using them at the Estate Agents I previously worked with and they had always been brilliant. I have remained with them until this day, as have the agents I used to work with. That's repeat business for well over 10 years in an industry where it is incredibly difficult to please all parties which says it all really. Great company, high standards, low staff turnover. Absolutely would recommend them.

Justin B.

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Used Invenhomes for the first time this month. Friendly service, prompt and accurate reports, minimal fuss. Thank you, you will most certainly have my continued business.

Marlie J A.

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Our company have been using Invenhomes for many years. They are very efficient and have always delivered!

Steven W.

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Fast, efficient and thorough inventory check

nick K.

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I have been a lettings manager for 6 years in London and no matter what company I have worked for I have always used Invenhomes for my inventories. They do now offer a wider range of services from when I first started using them that I am yet to indulge in.Their reports are detailed and their user friendly system allows you to have a unique login with all your inventories to hand at any time.I can’t recomend them enough to any Landlord, agent or tenant.Fair. Accurate. Friendly but I few words to describe their products and service!

Simone T.

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Very professional great service. I was very pleased with the detailed accuracy of the reports and the efficient manner in which they were provided. Highly recommended.

Geist*Studio

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It has been a pleasure to work with the friendly guys at InvenHomes. Highly recommended if you're looking for Inventory Services in London.

Ashlie G.

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Excellent reports very detailed and accurate and always sent on time. Would highly recommend.

John L.

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Fantastic & easy to deal with!

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