DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Blackpool
Blackpool's private rented sector is large and concentrated in the inner wards, where many former guest houses and Victorian terraces have been converted into small flats and bedsits. These areas, such as Claremont, Talbot and South Shore, have some of the poorest-condition housing in England and a high turnover of tenants, which is why the council has used selective licensing there. Away from the seafront, Bispham, Marton and Layton have more owner-occupied semis and bungalows. Seafront flats are exposed to wind and salt air.
Homes sold in Blackpool in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 699 | £111,673 |
| Semi-detached | 673 | £162,652 |
| Detached | 146 | £262,222 |
| Flat or maisonette | 132 | £86,065 |
| Other | 76 | £175,793 |
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 Blackpool check-in
- Former guest houses split into flats: photograph each flat's front door lock, the fire doors and alarms, and the shared stairs and hallways.
- Bedsits with shared bathrooms or kitchens: record which facilities are shared, their condition and how many keys each tenant holds.
- Seafront flats on the Promenade: photograph window frames, seals and any salt corrosion on metal railings, balconies and door furniture.
- Older terraces inland: check for damp at the base of walls and in back rooms, and photograph the yard, gate and bin area.
- Furnished flats: list and photograph every item of furniture and its condition, including mattresses and their fire labels.
- Bungalows in Bispham and Marton: note the condition of gardens, drives, garages and any adaptations such as grab rails.
Do it yourself in Blackpool
- 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 Blackpool
Central Blackpool and TalbotSouth ShoreNorth ShoreBisphamLaytonMartonClaremontMereside
Inventories in Blackpool: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Blackpool?
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 Blackpool?
£700 a month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, May 2026 edition), up 6.6% 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 Blackpool postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Blackpool?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing in eight inner wards (Bloomfield, Brunswick, Claremont, Talbot, Tyldesley, Victoria, Warbreck and Waterloo) from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. The council has also published a public notice for a Central area selective licensing designation: check its page for the dates. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme in force (earlier schemes ran in South Shore, Claremont and Central from 2012); national mandatory HMO licensing applies. Fees: £772 for a selective licence on a home let to one household, with discounts (for example £200 off where the home meets the Blackpool Standard) (council fee page, 2025) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Blackpool?
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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