Professional property reporting
A clear record before the tenancy begins
Independent written and photographic reporting for residential property.
Our approach
What the report is designed to establish
The report should give the parties a clear baseline from which later condition can be considered. It may include:
- room-by-room written descriptions;
- fixtures, fittings and contents;
- decorative condition;
- floor coverings;
- doors, windows and fixed joinery;
- kitchen units and appliances;
- bathrooms and sanitary fittings;
- gardens, garages and outbuildings where instructed;
- meter and key information where available and within scope;
- extensive supporting photography.
The precise scope depends on the booked service and property.
Overview
Written descriptions and images should work together
Photographs provide visual support, but they do not always explain location, scale or context. CJH combines photography with structured written reporting so that observations can be understood later.
Overview
Independent rather than adversarial
An inventory is not a document created to guarantee a landlord's claim or to place responsibility on a tenant. It is a factual starting record.
The deposit schemes consider the quality and relevance of evidence in individual disputes. No inventory company can guarantee an adjudication outcome.
Overview
Tenant review
Where tenant verification is included, the tenant is given a defined period and secure route to review the original report and submit comments. The process should preserve the original report and maintain a traceable record of any accepted or recorded amendments.
Contact
When to arrange the inventory
The strongest timing is normally after preparation and cleaning are complete but before the tenant moves belongings into the property.
Late changes, contractor attendance or occupation before inspection can affect what the clerk is able to record.
Next step
Arrange your report with confidence.
Choose the route that matches your instruction.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers, clearly explained.
Is an inventory legally required?
An inventory is not generally a standalone statutory requirement in England, but it is widely recommended because clear start-of-tenancy evidence can be important when condition or cleanliness is later disputed.
Does an inventory decide deposit deductions?
No. The report records condition. Any proposed deduction must be considered separately and supported by the tenancy terms, evidence, causation, reasonable cost, fair wear and tear and the rule against betterment.
Can the tenant add comments?
Where the booked service includes tenant verification, the tenant can use the controlled review process supplied with the report.