DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Brent
Brent has one of London's largest private rented sectors, with Victorian terraces in Kilburn, Harlesden and Willesden widely split into flats or shared houses. Further north, interwar semis dominate Wembley, Kingsbury and Neasden, while Wembley Park and Alperton have thousands of new-build flats in tall blocks. The council licenses private lets in almost every ward and all HMOs.
Homes sold in Brent in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Flat or maisonette | 725 | £418,446 |
| Terraced | 321 | £836,955 |
| Semi-detached | 272 | £728,825 |
| Other | 85 | £1,599,509 |
| Detached | 48 | £1,408,726 |
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 Brent check-in
- In Victorian terraces converted into flats in Kilburn and Harlesden, photograph the shared hallway, the front door and meter cupboards, and note which meters belong to the flat.
- In shared houses, photograph each room's door lock, smoke alarm and fire door closers, and the condition of the shared kitchen and bathroom.
- In Wembley Park and Alperton new-build flats, record fob, parking and post box key counts and photograph the heat interface unit, appliances and any balcony.
- Check sash or older timber windows in Victorian flats for broken cords, rot and draughts, and photograph each window's lock.
- Photograph ceilings and corners in each room for mould, as condensation is common in converted flats with small bathrooms and kitchens.
Do it yourself in Brent
- 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 Brent
KilburnQueen's ParkKensal RiseWillesdenHarlesdenWembleyAlpertonKingsburyNeasdenSouth Kilburn
Inventories in Brent: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Brent?
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 Brent?
£2,014 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.4% 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 Brent postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Brent?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers every ward except Wembley Park, under two designations: Dollis Hill, Harlesden & Kensal Green and Willesden Green from 1 August 2023 (to 31 July 2028), and the other 18 wards from 1 April 2024 (to 31 March 2029). Additional HMO licensing: A new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme came into force in February 2026 (approved by Cabinet on 13 October 2025) and runs for five years. Fees: £640 for a new selective licence (£340 on application + £300 on grant) and £1,040 for an additional HMO licence (Brent fee page, February 2026). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Brent?
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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