DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Boston
Boston is a market town and port surrounded by flat fenland farming country, and its private rented sector is large for a rural district, driven by agricultural and food-processing work. Many older terraces and town houses in central Boston are let, some as shared houses. The surrounding villages have brick cottages, bungalows and post-war estates, with some tied and farm cottages. Much of the borough is low-lying and protected by flood defences.
Homes sold in Boston in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 325 | £270,273 |
| Semi-detached | 175 | £164,510 |
| Terraced | 131 | £129,796 |
| Other | 26 | £482,830 |
| Flat or maisonette | 25 | £100,978 |
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 Boston check-in
- Older town houses near the centre let as shared houses: photograph each bedroom lock, fire doors and alarms, and the shared kitchen and bathroom.
- Flats over shops in the Market Place and Strait Bargate: note the separate entrance, the stairs and how many keys are handed over.
- Low-lying fenland homes: photograph any signs of damp, past flooding or tide marks, and note where the stopcock and electricity meter are.
- Farm and rural cottages: record any oil tank, septic tank or cesspit and the condition of outbuildings.
- Bungalows in the villages: photograph gardens, drives, garages and any adaptations such as grab rails.
Do it yourself in Boston
- 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 Boston
Boston town centreSkirbeckFensideWitham and StanilandKirtonSuttertonSwinesheadOld LeakeFishtoft
Inventories in Boston: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Boston?
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 Boston?
£809 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 3.2% 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 Boston postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Boston?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: the joint HMO Licensing Policy 2026–2029 says the council does not run one but may introduce one. National mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). Fees: £1,046 for a five-year HMO licence, paid in two instalments Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Boston?
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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