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Skribes achieves executive membership status of the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks
We're delighted to announce that Skribe’s has achieved Executive membership status of the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) meaning that we have been a member of this highly-respected industry body for 7 years. AIIC membership is a sign of adherence...
The importance of property inventory reports and checkouts
Get your property back how it was handed over or take from the deposit with undisputable evidence provided with an unbiased Inventory report and Check Out report. Tenants are more likely to feel obliged to live in a property with care and respect knowing there is a...
New energy efficiency regulations for landlords – are you complying?
The introduction of the Energy Efficiency regulations means that landlords are no longer able to let a property in England and Wales without having an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E or above. Landlords need to be aware of the change because failure...
How an inventory clerk reduces disputes
When becoming a landlord, the amount of additional expenses might come as a surprise. So when considering inventory needs (an optional expense), some landlords decline the opportunity of having a full inventory report in favour of saving a few pounds. Little do they...
Birmingham house prices are the fastest increasing
There is good news for landlords in Birmingham this month. New research has shown that over the past year, the property prices in the city are growing at a faster rate than the rest of the country. According to the Hometrack property price index, which covers price...
White Paper changes confirmed by the Queen
In the Government’s Housing White Paper earlier this year, there were some changes proposed that would have an impact of the profits of landlords. The Queen, in her 2017 speech, has confirmed that certain areas such as a ban on lettings fees and a deposit cap will go...