DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Bury
Bury's rented homes are mostly Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Bury town, Radcliffe and Elton, and stone terraces in the Pennine towns of Ramsbottom and Tottington. The south of the borough, Whitefield and Prestwich, has more inter-war semis and apartment blocks close to the Metrolink into Manchester. Social renting makes up about one in seven homes, and the private rented share has grown since 2011. Only larger HMOs need a licence here.
Homes sold in Bury in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 667 | £196,747 |
| Semi-detached | 657 | £271,810 |
| Detached | 323 | £427,842 |
| Flat or maisonette | 180 | £140,151 |
| Other | 105 | £248,496 |
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 Bury check-in
- Stone terraces in Ramsbottom and Tottington: photograph window reveals, chimney breasts and any damp or mould on north-facing walls.
- Victorian red-brick terraces in Bury and Radcliffe: record the condition of back yards, rear gates, outhouses and gutters.
- Cellars and under-stairs cupboards in older terraces: photograph any tide marks, damp or stored items left behind.
- Apartment blocks near Prestwich and Whitefield Metrolink stops: note fob and key counts, the post box, bike store and bin store access.
- Converted mill apartments: photograph large windows, exposed brick and any condensation marks around frames.
- Homes near the River Irwell and Roch: check ground floors and gardens for signs of past flooding or damp.
Do it yourself in Bury
- 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 Bury
Bury town centreRamsbottomTottingtonRadcliffeWhitefieldPrestwichEltonUnsworth
Inventories in Bury: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Bury?
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 Bury?
£969 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 0.8% 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 Bury postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Bury?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Council reports from early 2026 say Bury runs only the mandatory HMO licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme. Only larger HMOs (five or more people from more than one household) need a mandatory licence, as everywhere in England. The council has looked at the evidence for additional licensing and has proposed a borough-wide Article 4 Direction to control conversions of homes into HMOs, but neither was in place at the last check. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Bury?
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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