News & Blogs

Lithium batteries power everything from smartphones to e-scooters. While they are efficient and widely used, they also present a growing safety concern particularly in rental properties. In the UK, lithium battery fires have increased significantl...

What Is OpenClaw — And Why Should We Care? I recently spent some time experimenting with a system called OpenClaw. For those who haven’t come across it, OpenClaw is what’s known as an AI agent framework. It isn’t just a chatbot that answers que...

Many inventory clerks start the same way. You build a reputation.You deliver high-quality reports.You answer the phone yourself.You handle check-ins, check-outs and mid-term inspections personally. And then one day you realise: You’re busy. ...

I recently heard Rory Sutherland talk about something called Dishwasher Darwinism.The idea is simple: assume everything is dishwasher-safe — and three months later, whatever survives… is. It isn’t best practice. It isn’t policy.It’s just pressure ...

There is near-universal agreement that homes should be warmer, healthier, and cheaper to run. Few people seriously argue against improving the energy efficiency of rental properties. The difficulty is not the direction of travel.It is the assumpti...

Data protection is something every independent inventory clerk, agent and landlord must handle—but too often, it feels wrapped in jargon, fear, and unnecessary paperwork. In our recent AIIC webinar, we were joined by Rob Cole (Senior Engagement and P...

Interviewed by Chris Callear, Director of Membership Here at the AIIC, we love hearing the stories behind our members. As a community, we’re an entrepreneurial and diverse group, each bringing different backgrounds and experiences into the industr...

Mid-Term Inspections: The Hidden Opportunity for Independent Clerks In our industry, inventory reports and check-outs often take centre stage — they’re the visible points of the tenancy lifecycle and, traditionally, the clerk’s bread and butter.Bu...

I try my best to keep up with the UK’s economic news — and if I’m honest, most of it feels like doom and gloom lately. Rising costs, interest-rate whiplash, political uncertainty, another housing reform here or there…But underneath the noise, there’s...

Hi everyone, I hope you’ve had a successful — and survivable — summer season. For me, it’s been a whirlwind. An unexpected large contract came in for a series of move-ins in Hackney. These were new-build, unfurnished properties, often multiple job...

Fire Safety in Rental Properties – What Every Inventory Clerk Should Know Fire safety is more than compliance – it’s about saving lives. That was the clear message from the AIIC’s recent webinar, where guest speaker Michelle White from Dorset &...

I used to think deposit schemes leaned toward tenants and didn’t reflect real-world costs. After taking a TDS adjudication course, I’ve genuinely changed my view — and I think other inventory clerks should take a closer look too. Let’s Be Hone...