DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Bath
Bath’s housing is dominated by Georgian and Victorian Bath stone terraces and townhouses, many divided into flats, within a World Heritage Site with many listed buildings. Its two universities create a large student rental market, particularly in Oldfield Park and Widcombe, with many shared houses. Outside the city, Keynsham sits between Bath and Bristol, and the Somer valley towns of Midsomer Norton and Radstock are former coalfield settlements with stone terraces and new estates.
Homes sold in Bath in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 582 | £412,953 |
| Semi-detached | 448 | £459,755 |
| Flat or maisonette | 380 | £313,932 |
| Detached | 375 | £685,519 |
| Other | 58 | £1,457,043 |
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 Bath check-in
- Georgian sash windows in Bath’s terraces: photograph cords, catches, glass and any rot on sills and frames.
- Student shared houses in Oldfield Park and Widcombe: photograph each bedroom door lock and key, fire doors, alarms and the shared kitchen and its appliances.
- Basement and lower-ground flats in stone houses: photograph walls, vaults and window wells for damp and mould.
- Listed buildings: photograph original features such as shutters, fireplaces and plasterwork, and do not treat repairs needing listed building consent as tenant faults.
- Stone terraces in Midsomer Norton and Radstock: photograph back yards, rear walls and chimney breasts for damp.
Do it yourself in Bath
- 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.
Inventories in Bath: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Bath?
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 Bath?
£1,863 a month (ONS, February 2026), up 8.2% 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 Bath postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Bath?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme in force: the council says the Bath additional licensing scheme (2019–2023) ended on 31 December 2023, and any new scheme would need a consultation first. National mandatory HMO licensing covers the whole area. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Bath?
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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