DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Blaby
Blaby is a mostly owner-occupied district of suburbs and large villages on the south-west edge of Leicester, so private renting is a smaller share than in the city. Rented homes are mainly post-war and modern family houses, with some older terraces and cottages in village centres. The Lubbesthorpe garden village and other new estates are adding modern homes, some of them let. Commuters to Leicester and the M1 and M69 corridor make up much of the rental demand.
Homes sold in Blaby in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 445 | £268,035 |
| Detached | 356 | £395,616 |
| Terraced | 162 | £220,249 |
| Flat or maisonette | 45 | £144,867 |
| Other | 19 | £1,153,303 |
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 Blaby check-in
- New-build homes at Lubbesthorpe and other recent estates: photograph snagging marks, sealant around baths and showers, and fences and turf in new gardens.
- Post-war semis in Braunstone Town and Glen Parva: check and photograph replacement windows, garage doors and any damp or condensation in back bedrooms.
- Older cottages in Enderby, Narborough and Countesthorpe village centres: note uneven floors, low beams, chimney breasts and any damp at the base of walls.
- Bungalows let to older tenants in Kirby Muxloe and Countesthorpe: record grab rails, ramps and the condition of gardens, paths and drives.
- Family homes with gardens: photograph sheds, fences, patios and the lawn, and list any garden tools or furniture left for the tenant.
Do it yourself in Blaby
- 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 Blaby
BlabyGlen ParvaBraunstone TownNarboroughEnderbyWhetstoneCountesthorpeLubbesthorpeKirby Muxloe
Inventories in Blaby: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Blaby?
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 Blaby?
£957 a month (ONS, November 2025), up 6.9% 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 Blaby postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Blaby?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory HMO licensing applies (5 or more people from more than one household sharing facilities). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Blaby?
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.
Nearby areas
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