Imfuna gets behind SAFEagent Awareness Week 2015
With regular media stories of rogue agents absconding with tenants’ and landlords’ money, SAFEagent Awareness Week has never been more necessary! This is the 4th annual industry-generated campaign that...
View ArticleTop 10 favourite articles for landlords
There’s so much great information shared on the social web, but occasionally, one article will really shine through. Here are 10 of our favourite recent articles for landlords: 1. Check list for...
View ArticleLack of evidence favours tenants in tenancy deposit disputes.
New research shows that since the start of the tenant deposit schemes in 2007, more tenants than landlords are continuing to be awarded 100% of the disputed amount at adjudications (*Source: Tenant...
View ArticleInhumane tenant highlights the need (once again) for mid-term property...
A story originating out of the U.S. rental market once again highlights the importance of mid-term property inspections. A woman was arrested in Wisconsin who authorities in Illinois say had 85 live...
View ArticleCleaning “biggest bone of contention” at end of tenancies.
According to a new report, the top gripe that landlords have with tenants is that they always complain about the cost of cleaning at the end of the tenancy (95%) and that tenants are lazy and don’t...
View ArticleTenants confessions reveal (once again) why an inventory is vital!
A new report from online letting agents PropertyLetByUs has highlighted some of the secrets that tenants are keeping from their landlords. As might be expected, the number one tenant confession...
View ArticleAnalogue vs. digital inventories … no brainer!
When it comes to comparing analogue and digital inventory methods, it really highlights that the way forward is digital! The advent of smart phones, tablets, and the cloud has revolutionised the way...
View ArticleLonger tenancies will cause more tenant disputes, claims inventory provider
The industry’s latest call for longer tenancies in the private rental sector is potentially bad for business, according to leading inventory service provider, My Property Inventories. The National...
View ArticleImfuna aids Right to Rent compliance
Last week (1st December), the Immigration Act 2014 was brought into effect in 5 regions in the West Midlands. The new legislation dictates that landlords and lettings agents must check the immigration...
View ArticleThe thorny issue of “wear and tear”… interior decor the major culprit.
Are a few scuffs on a hall wall classed as a tenant cleaning issue or normal wear and tear? According to the AIIC, interior décor causes the most confusion for agents, landlords and tenants, at the end...
View ArticleImfuna Founder, Jax Kneppers, interviewed by Property Tribes
Jax Kneppers, the Founder of Imfuna, was in London recently. He attended the Property Investor Show at Excel and was interviewed by Property Tribes, one of the U.K.’s leading landlord and investor...
View Article“Lack of evidence” is prime reason for losing a tenancy deposit dispute!
Despite the best efforts of the UK’s tenant deposit schemes to improve the quality of evidence produced by landlords and agents in deposit disputes, just 18.9% of landlords have been being awarded 100%...
View ArticleImfuna at the Guild of Lettings Conference 2014
Imfuna is delighted to be a partner of the annual Guild of Letting Conference, taking place in London on the 18th September 2014. The stunning Emirates Stadium in North London is once again the venue....
View ArticleImfuna supports Gas Safety Week 2014
Imfuna will always support any initiative that improves standards in the Private Rented Sector, especially if it involves tenants’ wellbeing. That is why we are once again pleased to lend our support...
View ArticleThe humble iron is the bane of rental properties!
New research* shows that accidental damage to flooring is the main cause of insurance claims for tenants (42%), followed by furniture (22%) and damage to the property (18%). (*LetRisks claims data:...
View Article80 reasons to undertake an inventory!
At the recent Lettings Live Conference (20th June) in London, it was revealed that letting agents get 80% fewer emails and phone calls on problems from their tenants if a professional inventory is...
View ArticleImfuna lends its support to SAFEagent Awareness Week 2014
Imfuna is pleased to lend its support to SAFEagent Awareness Week 2014 taking place from the 12th to 18th May. The purpose of SAFEagent Awareness Week is to remind landlords and tenants nationwide of...
View ArticleHoarder trend means that inventories and mid term property inspections are...
Here at Imfuna, we believe that the inventory and mid term property inspections are are a vital part of landlords’ risk mitigation. We have previously reported on £20K of canine carnage and reasons...
View Article£20K of canine carnage highlights (once again) the need for mid term property...
In a recent blog, we revealed how pets, on average, caused around £600.00 of damage to a rental property. However, one unfortunate overseas landlord has recently suffered around £20K of damage when his...
View ArticleDigital inventories are “an obvious progression” says tech entrepeneur
Since Imfuna was created five years ago, we’ve been spreading the message that the adoption of digital tools can save time and money, streamline processes, and improve a company’s bottom line. Digital...
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