Property Inventory
Independent check-in & check-out reports
Detailed, time-stamped property condition reports with photos. Protects landlords and tenants and supports deposit dispute resolution.
- Independent, unbiased report
- High-resolution photos of every room
- Check-in, check-out and mid-term options
- Delivered as a PDF within 24 hours
What is Inventory?
A property inventory is an independent, photographic record of a rental property's contents, condition, cleanliness and meter readings at the start, middle or end of a tenancy.
It is the single most important document when resolving deposit disputes. Without it, the burden of proof falls almost entirely on the landlord — and adjudicators routinely rule in the tenant's favour where evidence is missing.
We produce three report types: check-in (move-in), check-out (move-out, compared against the original) and inventory-only (a standalone snapshot, often for insurance or sale).
What we need on site
A quick checklist to make sure your appointment runs smoothly.
- Full access to the property, including all rooms, lofts, garages, gardens and outbuildings.
- Meter locations (gas, electric, water) — we record opening readings.
- Set of keys, fobs, alarm codes and parking permits to check off and photograph.
- Property to be clean and clear of personal items (for check-in) — exactly as the tenant will receive it.
- Roughly 1–3 hours on site depending on property size and report type.
What to expect
Your appointment, step by step
Detailed room-by-room walk
We document every wall, floor, ceiling, fixture, fitting and item of furniture with high-resolution photos and written descriptions.
Cleanliness and condition
Each item is graded (e.g. clean / fair / soiled) using industry-standard AIIC terminology to support any future deposit claim.
Meters and keys
We photograph all meter readings and log every key, fob and remote handed over.
Digital PDF report
You receive the full report as a time-stamped, signature-ready PDF within 24 hours — ready to share with the tenant for sign-off.
Why choose AG
Why landlords & agents book with us
AIIC-style methodology
Reports follow the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks format — recognised by all major deposit schemes (TDS, DPS, mydeposits).
Independent and unbiased
We don't work for either side. Our impartiality is exactly what makes the report stand up in dispute resolution.
Photo-rich and time-stamped
Hundreds of dated photos per report — far more than the cheap text-only inventories that lose disputes.
Check-in, mid-term & check-out
One provider for the entire tenancy lifecycle. Mid-term inspections are discounted when we've done the original inventory.
Why you need this service
The practical and legal reasons this matters for your property.
- Win deposit disputes with photographic, time-stamped evidence
- Meet your legal duty under the Tenant Fees Act and deposit-scheme rules
- Protect tenants from unfair deductions with a fair, independent record
- Reduce end-of-tenancy disagreements and tenancy turnaround time
- Document pre-existing damage to avoid being held responsible later
- Support insurance claims with a verified record of contents and condition
Preview a real property inventory before you book
Download a redacted sample and see exactly what you'll receive — every section, every detail, every page.
Frequently asked questions
Is an inventory a legal requirement?
Not strictly — but without one, deposit adjudicators almost always rule in the tenant's favour. It is industry standard and effectively essential.
What's the difference between check-in and inventory-only?
An inventory-only is a snapshot of the property. A check-in adds meter readings, key handover, tenant sign-off and is timed to the tenancy start date.
Do you need the tenant present?
Not for the inventory itself. For check-in, having the tenant present is ideal so they can sign the report and ask questions on the day.
What if there's a dispute later?
We can supply the original report and supporting photographs to the deposit scheme adjudicator. Our reports are designed to be dispute-ready from day one.
Why book with AG?
Accredited assessors
All work delivered by qualified, certified professionals.
CRB-checked staff
Every team member is vetted for landlord and tenant peace of mind.
Fast turnaround
Same-day lodgement and reports delivered within 24 hours.
Ready to book your Inventory?
From £90 · No deposit · Pay after service · Free reschedule
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