Books

An Inventory Clerk’s Guide To Self-Employment (2010)

Whether you are just beginning life as an Independent Inventory Clerk or have been in the business a while, this book will give you a wealth of fascinating information to enable you to build your business safely.

You will learn all about the business basics and how to research and attack your market. You will also learn the inside story on your clients to enable you to deal with them on their terms – and you will learn a few things about yourself on the way.


Keeping sound financial records is a must and this book will give you the information you need to keep things on the right track from the start.

Most importantly this book will give you – ‘The Knowledge’ – all the inside information about working as an Independent Clerk that you won’t learn anywhere else!

Available in paperback from the AIIC. Mulit-format DRM free E-book editions coming soon!

First Time Tenant (2005)

All too often tenants complain that they have had problems with their landlords or their letting agent. You can avoid most difficult situations during your tenancy if you use a little common sense and have the right information at your fingertips.

With more than twenty years experience in all areas of property lettings and management, Patricia Barber is well used to dealing with the whole spectrum of problems faced by tenants - from unscrupulous landlords to letting agents who just won’t organise that important repair.

From finding your property and dealing with Lettings Agents, to damage control and how to minimise deductions from your security deposit, First Time Tenant is packed with useful tips and inside information that will help you get the most out of your tenancy.

Available in Kindle and paperback editions: