DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Ashfield
Ashfield is a former coalfield district in west Nottinghamshire, made up of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Hucknall with villages on the Derbyshire border. Homes are mainly Victorian and early 20th-century brick terraces, ex-council semis and modern estates, and prices are well below the England average. Private rented homes are commonly terraced houses in the older parts of the towns, and Hucknall’s tram link to Nottingham has brought new estates and commuters.
Homes sold in Ashfield in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 483 | £182,629 |
| Detached | 386 | £298,652 |
| Terraced | 372 | £139,786 |
| Other | 33 | £2,016,636 |
| Flat or maisonette | 29 | £107,555 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Ashfield check-in
- Victorian terraces in Sutton and Kirkby: photograph back yards, outhouses, rear doors and the shared alleys behind them.
- Former mining areas: photograph any cracks in walls, door frames that stick, or uneven floors, so that later movement can be compared.
- Ex-council semis: photograph uPVC windows and doors, their locks and the number of keys, and any garden fences and sheds.
- New-build homes in Hucknall: photograph sealant around baths and showers, any settlement cracks in plaster and the state of turfed gardens.
- Older terraces with solid walls: photograph corners of rooms, behind wardrobes and window reveals for damp and mould.
Do it yourself in Ashfield
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of Ashfield
Sutton-in-AshfieldKirkby-in-AshfieldHucknallHuthwaiteSkegbyAnnesleySelstonJacksdaleUnderwood
Inventories in Ashfield: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Ashfield?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Ashfield?
£785 a month (ONS, May 2026), up 4.7% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Ashfield postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Ashfield?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing in two areas, Stanton Hill and Sutton Central (New Cross), from 25 July 2022 to 25 July 2027: privately rented homes there need a licence. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). Fees: £350 per property for a selective licence; £1,031.10 for a mandatory HMO licence (council figures as listed in July 2026) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Ashfield?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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