Insights for landlords & agents
Practical perspectives on property reporting, tenancy changes and the evidence that helps you make informed decisions.
Chris’s writing for the AIIC
Selected articles by Chris Callear, founder of Blue Sky Inventories and AIIC Director of Membership. Each introduction highlights what matters for landlords and letting agents; the full article is published on the AIIC website.
The Renters’ Rights Act: what has actually changed?
Published on the AIIC · 6 October 2026
A considered look at the changing rental market and the practical value of clear records throughout a tenancy. For landlords and agents, the useful question is how better reporting can support day-to-day property decisions.
No deposit. In-house inventory. What could possibly go wrong?
Published on the AIIC · 24 September 2026
Whatever deposit arrangement is in place, the evidence still matters. Chris reflects on a real reporting experience and why clear descriptions, useful photographs and an independent assessment help both sides understand the property’s condition.
Damp and mould reporting: are we missing a trick?
Published on the AIIC · 3 September 2026
A passing reference to mould may leave important questions unanswered. This article explores how dated observations, photographs and clear reporting can help landlords and agents recognise concerns and decide when specialist investigation is needed.
More from Blue Sky Inventories
So You’ve Found a Tenant – What Now?
A practical guide to preparing a tenancy in England, with current guidance links, deposit records and a clear inventory before move-in.
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
How clear photographs, precise descriptions and consistent report structure help landlords, tenants and letting agents understand a property’s condition.
Why BSI?
Meet the thinking behind Blue Sky Inventories: clear property reports, useful photographs and a personal service for Sheffield landlords and letting agents.