Sears Property Services

Sears Property Services, property inventories in London

Sears Property Services is a London-based company dedicated to producing inventories and other technical reports for the rental sector. According to its own presentation, it has over 30 years of experience working with developers, landlords, tenants and sales and lettings agents. Its activity focuses on documenting in detail the condition of a property and its contents to reduce the likelihood of disputes between the parties.

Residential and commercial inventories

The main service is residential inventories, designed to prevent disputes at the end of a tenancy over the cleanliness and condition of the property. The company also carries out commercial inventories, where it notes that the risk of dispute can be just as acute as in the residential sphere, especially when insurance companies are involved.

The firm stresses that a professional, unbiased and independent report is key to resolving disputes over tenancy deposits under the Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme.

Mid-term inspections and property management

In addition to inventories, Sears Property Services carries out mid-term inspections during the tenancy, aimed at protecting the landlord's investment against careless use of the property. The company also offers a property management service covering the beginning to the end of the tenancy, dealing directly with agents, builders, tradesmen, cleaning companies and the tenants themselves.

Energy certificates and snagging lists

Its services include Energy Performance Certificates, carried out by qualified domestic energy assessors who coordinate access to the property with the owner, their agent or the occupier and issue a comprehensive report within 24 hours. The company also produces snagging lists for new builds and post-construction and carries out inventories in contexts of divorce, separation and probate.

Methodology and delivery times

Sears Property Services employees gather detailed notes accompanied by photographs, so that the condition of the property and all its contents are accurately recorded. The company states that all reports are delivered within 24 hours of the inspection, allowing any outstanding issues to be addressed quickly.

Accreditations and coverage

The firm states that it is a member of the ARLA Propertymark programme and that all its employees are registered with APIP (Association of Professional Inventory Providers), an association that sets industry standards. Its services are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. In its presentation, the company criticises providers that produce reports using simple checkboxes without full descriptions, and argues that saving on a lower-quality inspection can prove more costly in the long term.

Clients and reviews

The site includes testimonials from agencies and lettings managers such as Goodkind Estates, Reliable Homes, FH Property Management Company, Douglas Martin and Parkheath Estate Agency. These clients highlight the thoroughness of the reports, short-notice availability, scheduling flexibility and the ability to communicate with tenants. Douglas Martin states that it has worked with the company since 2011.

Location and contact

42 Church Crescent London N3 1BJ · Phone: 07976 290377 · Email: info@searspropertyserviceslondon.co.uk