DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Bexley
Bexley is one of London's most owner-occupied boroughs, with rows of 1930s semis and terraces across Bexleyheath, Welling and Sidcup. Private renting is the lowest in London, but it rose over the decade to 2021, especially in the older terraced streets of Erith and Belvedere, where the council has a selective licensing scheme. Thamesmead and Abbey Wood have large post-war estates and new building around the Elizabeth line.
Homes sold in Bexley in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 670 | £505,703 |
| Terraced | 602 | £418,303 |
| Flat or maisonette | 470 | £249,722 |
| Detached | 112 | £750,890 |
| Other | 41 | £1,017,909 |
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 Bexley check-in
- In 1930s semis, photograph the front garden, driveway, garage door and side gate, as outdoor areas are often included in the let.
- In Victorian terraces in Erith and Belvedere, photograph damp patches at the base of walls, chimney breasts and the back addition, and note any signs of rising or penetrating damp.
- In Thamesmead maisonettes and blocks, record communal door, bin store and balcony access, and photograph walkways or stairwells that serve the flat.
- Photograph the boiler, its last service sticker and every radiator valve, as many houses have older gas central heating systems.
- If the house has a conservatory or rear extension, photograph its roof panels, seals and any leaks or condensation.
Do it yourself in Bexley
- 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 Bexley
BexleyheathSidcupWellingErithBelvedereThamesmeadCrayfordBexley VillageAbbey Wood
Inventories in Bexley: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Bexley?
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 Bexley?
£1,528 a month (ONS, May 2026), up 4.9% 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 Bexley postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Bexley?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing applies only in Belvedere ward, from 13 January 2025 to 12 January 2030. Additional HMO licensing: None: the council does not run an additional HMO licensing scheme. Larger HMOs (five or more people in two or more households) need a mandatory HMO licence. Fees: £830 for a selective licence (£350 + £480, Bexley fee table, 2026). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Bexley?
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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