DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Bolsover
Bolsover is a former coalfield district, and much of its housing is brick terraces and colliery houses built for the pits, alongside post-war council estates. Private renting is concentrated in the older terraces of the mining towns such as Shirebrook, where many former colliery homes were bought by landlords. Villages in the north-east, such as Whitwell and Barlborough, have stone cottages built of the local magnesian limestone. New estates are being built around Clowne, Bolsover and South Normanton near the M1.
Homes sold in Bolsover in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 367 | £171,213 |
| Detached | 278 | £286,826 |
| Terraced | 270 | £128,507 |
| Other | 17 | £706,987 |
| Flat or maisonette | 6 | £98,833 |
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 Bolsover check-in
- Former colliery terraces in Shirebrook and Creswell: photograph damp at the base of walls, chimney breasts and back-yard walls and gates.
- Model village houses in Creswell: note original features, communal greens and any shared paths or alleys behind the homes.
- Stone cottages in Whitwell and Barlborough: photograph solid walls, any damp patches, window frames and open fireplaces or stoves.
- Older homes on former mining land: note any cracks in walls or ceilings and photograph them with a reference point so changes can be compared.
- New-build homes around Clowne and South Normanton: record snagging marks, sealant and the condition of new fences and gardens.
Do it yourself in Bolsover
- 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 Bolsover
BolsoverShirebrookSouth NormantonClowneCreswellPinxtonBarlboroughWhitwellPleasley
Inventories in Bolsover: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Bolsover?
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 Bolsover?
£692 a month (ONS, March 2026), up 7.0% 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 Bolsover postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Bolsover?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme in force. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Bolsover?
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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