The Inventory Professional Inventory Base Academy

Recording of the Propertymark webinar presented by Approved Industry Supplier Inventory Base.
According to research by Citizens Advice (Feb 2023), 1.6 million children reside in damp, mouldy, or excessively cold private rentals. Shockingly, over half of England's private renters (2.7 million households) have had or are currently reporting and or battling these problems. We can change this!
With winter fast approaching and heating costs set to rise, agents need to support landlords and ready themselves to face the challenges ahead. 
In this webinar, you will learn essential strategies to minimise the risks of mould, gain practical tips for proactive management, reduce disputes and keep tenants safe.

Here's what you can expect from the webinar:
Understand the underlying causes, complexities and statistics around mouldDiscover the strategies and approach to mould preventionLearn the importance of property visits, and capturing vital evidence Importance of Ccompliance - 3 tier approach to inspectionsPractical strategies for educating tenants on mould growthSignificance for landlords of yearly building inspectionsPitfalls of redecoration and how to navigate them effectively
Join Sián Hemming-Metcalfe and Michaela Anaka to discover crucial tips on how to reduce mould risks and embrace proactive management.
Presenter: Sián Hemming-Metcalfe - Operations Director and Head of Training - Inventory Base, ARLA Propertymark Advisory Panel Member - Inventories 

Co-Presenter: Michaela Anaka - Director My Home Bespoke, Accredited Mediator, South East London Regional Executive ARLA Propertymark & Property investor

Building a successful property reporting service can be both a professional and personal exploration. But how can you ensure that you have the essential strategies, strength, and ability to thrive in this challenging industry?
Join Sián as she delves into the key factors that can help you build a thriving reporting service.
Discover the significance of defining your service and how it will set you apart from the competition. Learn the fundamentals of developing a solid business plan that aligns with your goals  and gain valuable insights on how to create a strong brand that reflects the values that will resonate with clients.
By tuning in, you’ll have the opportunity to find out more about why you should define your niche, the importance of building your brand based on quality, why assembling a strong team means a strong business and how staying informed will allow you to adapt in a rapidly evolving industry.
Unlock your full potential as an inventory professional and set yourself on a pathway to success in this exciting field of property management with InventoryBase Academy
Do you have an important topic you want to share? Want to join in on our next podcast?
Email sian@inventorybase.com and get involved!
For more information or to book a free demo and trial visit inventorybase.co.uk

Hosted by Propertymark in March 2023, Sián Hemming-Metcalfe, Operations Director of Approved Propertymark Supplier Inventory Base explains how to use smart home data (think temperature sensors, safety alarms, home security and more) to gain a deeper understanding of your property portfolio and make data-driven decisions that increase your bottom line.
In this webinar, Sián explores:
Why proptech and real-time property data are game-changers for agentsThe types of data that can help you make smart decisionsHow easy it is to collect and use data to gain insightsPractical steps for integrating data into your day-to-day operationsListen in and discover how real-time property data can provide the tools you need to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of real estate.
For more information or to book a free demo and trial visit inventorybase.co.uk
To access the video recording of this episode go to our YouTube channel - Inventory Base
Have an important topic you want to share? Want to join in on our next podcast?
Email sian@inventorybase.com and get involved!

In this episode of The Inventory Professional podcast; Sián talks with Angelique Matthews, an inventory specialist in South Africa who ran her own business for over 10 years before making the shift from practitioner to proptech expert. 

Sián asks Angelique what the response has been like since the law changed last year (2022) making property inventory reports and inspections mandatory in South Africa.

We discuss barriers and benefits and the response from the industry including the challenges of implementing the legislations. Angelique provides her insight into how the rental process works and how property reports are intrinsically tied to ensuring that tenants are involved in the reporting process from the very start of the tenancy. 

And finally, Sián asks what the UK rental housing sector can learn from the South African approach to inventory reports, inspections as well as tenant-landlord relationships?
To access the video recording of this episode go to our YouTube channel - Inventory Base
Have an important topic you want to share? Want to join in on our next podcast? Email sian@inventorybase.com and get involved!

The tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 brought fire safety in residential buildings to the forefront of public attention.

As a result, the government introduced The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, which impose new duties on building owners and managers.

In this episode of The Inventory Professional podcast; Sián talks with Melissa about the impacts of low rental stock levels, how lack of choice is affecting tenants and whether testing alarms is a legal or moral duty for inventory professionals?