DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Broxtowe
Broxtowe lies on the western edge of Nottingham. Beeston, next to the University of Nottingham, has a large student and young professional rental market in Victorian terraces and inter-war houses. Stapleford, Chilwell and Toton are mainly inter-war and post-war semis and bungalows. The north of the borough, around Eastwood and Kimberley, is former coalfield with terraced miners' housing.
Homes sold in Broxtowe in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 441 | £245,356 |
| Detached | 406 | £350,067 |
| Terraced | 231 | £193,379 |
| Flat or maisonette | 60 | £156,734 |
| Other | 35 | £331,840 |
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 Broxtowe check-in
- Student houses in Beeston near the university: photograph each bedroom lock, fire doors, smoke alarms and the shared kitchen in detail.
- Victorian and miners' terraces in Eastwood, Kimberley and Stapleford: photograph rear yards, outside drains and any damp in rear rooms.
- Homes near the River Trent in Attenborough and Beeston Rylands: photograph walls near floor level and gardens for signs of flooding.
- Inter-war semis in Chilwell and Bramcote: photograph extensions, conservatories and garages.
- New homes near the Toton tram stop: note snagging marks, parking spaces and management company areas.
Do it yourself in Broxtowe
- 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 Broxtowe
BeestonChilwellStaplefordBramcoteEastwoodKimberleyAttenboroughToton
Inventories in Broxtowe: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Broxtowe?
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 Broxtowe?
£950 a month (ONS, June 2026), similar to 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 Broxtowe postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Broxtowe?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; the council runs only national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households). Separately, an Article 4 direction since 26 March 2022 means converting a house to a small HMO in parts of Beeston and Beeston Rylands needs planning permission. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Broxtowe?
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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