DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Cheltenham
Cheltenham is known for its Regency architecture: large stucco terraces and villas in Montpellier, Pittville and the Suffolks, many of them listed and split into flats. Victorian terraces around St Paul's and the Tewkesbury Road area are let to students and young professionals, while the west of the town has post-war estates. New building has added apartment blocks in the centre and family estates on the edges. GCHQ, the University of Gloucestershire and the racecourse all add demand for lets.
Homes sold in Cheltenham in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 411 | £364,229 |
| Semi-detached | 403 | £415,325 |
| Flat or maisonette | 358 | £245,484 |
| Detached | 208 | £746,643 |
| Other | 49 | £817,962 |
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 Cheltenham check-in
- Regency flats in Montpellier and Pittville: photograph sash windows and shutters, ornate ceilings, cornices and any cracks.
- Listed buildings: record original features such as fireplaces and doors carefully, as changes may need consent.
- Basement and lower-ground flats in the Regency terraces: check for damp, condensation and working extractor fans.
- Shared houses near the University of Gloucestershire campuses: photograph each bedroom's lock, the fire doors, smoke alarms and the shared kitchen.
- Communal hallways in converted villas: note shared meters, door entry systems, bins and the number of keys and fobs handed over.
Do it yourself in Cheltenham
- 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 Cheltenham
MontpellierThe SuffolksPittvilleSt Paul'sLeckhamptonCharlton KingsHesters WayUp Hatherley
Inventories in Cheltenham: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham?
£1,240 a month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, May 2026 edition), up 2.1% 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 Cheltenham postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Cheltenham?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: none is listed on the council’s private housing pages. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme is listed: the council’s HMO page describes national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households). An Article 4 direction in St Paul’s means converting a house to an HMO there needs planning permission. Fees: £400 (part 1) plus £570 (part 2) for a standard HMO licence, with extra charges for larger HMOs Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Cheltenham?
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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