DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw is a large rural district in north Nottinghamshire, centred on the towns of Worksop and Retford, with former mining settlements such as Harworth, Langold and Shireoaks. Housing is mainly brick terraces and ex-council estates in the towns and pit villages, with older cottages and farmhouses in the countryside. Prices are well below the England average, and private rented homes are mostly older terraces in Worksop and Retford.
Homes sold in Bassetlaw in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 476 | £186,191 |
| Detached | 428 | £339,901 |
| Terraced | 250 | £141,427 |
| Other | 46 | £513,902 |
| Flat or maisonette | 40 | £106,363 |
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 Bassetlaw check-in
- Victorian terraces in Worksop and Retford: photograph back yards, rear doors, outhouses and any cellars for damp.
- Former mining villages: photograph any cracks in walls, sticking doors or uneven floors so later movement can be compared.
- Rural homes off mains gas: photograph oil tanks and the gauge reading, and the cover of any septic tank or treatment plant.
- Homes near the River Idle and the Trent: photograph the base of walls, airbricks and skirting boards for damp.
- Ex-council semis: photograph uPVC windows and doors, their locks and key counts, and garden fences and sheds.
Do it yourself in Bassetlaw
- 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 Bassetlaw
WorksopRetfordHarworth and BircotesCarlton in LindrickLangoldTuxfordMistertonBlythRanskill
Inventories in Bassetlaw: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Bassetlaw?
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 Bassetlaw?
£718 a month (ONS, May 2026), up 2.9% 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 Bassetlaw postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Bassetlaw?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. The council considered one in 2018/19 but chose a Thriving Neighbourhoods approach instead. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). An Article 4 direction controls new HMOs in Worksop Central. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Bassetlaw?
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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