DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Chichester
Chichester district stretches from Chichester Harbour and the Manhood Peninsula north into the South Downs National Park. The city has Georgian and Victorian terraces, many let to University of Chichester students and young workers, plus modern flats and estates. The coast around Selsey and the Witterings has many bungalows, holiday lets and second homes, while the north of the district has flint and stone cottages in villages and the market towns of Midhurst and Petworth. House prices are high for West Sussex and a lot of new housing has been built at Tangmere, Southbourne and west of the city.
Homes sold in Chichester in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 446 | £709,665 |
| Semi-detached | 297 | £429,455 |
| Terraced | 272 | £368,301 |
| Flat or maisonette | 184 | £225,351 |
| Other | 83 | £1,044,500 |
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 Chichester check-in
- Student lets near the University of Chichester: photograph each bedroom's lock, furniture and the shared kitchen and bathroom separately.
- Georgian and Victorian terraces in the city: check sash windows, cords and catches, and any damp in basements or on chimney breasts.
- Coastal homes in Selsey and the Witterings: look for salt corrosion on metal window frames, gates and outdoor lights, and sand or damp at doorsteps.
- Flint and stone cottages in the Downs villages: photograph solid walls for damp, low beams, wood burners and the oil tank level.
- Homes near the harbour and low-lying coast: note any signs of past flooding or high-water marks and the condition of drains.
- New-build estates at Tangmere and Southbourne: record any snagging still open, parking spaces and estate management arrangements.
Do it yourself in Chichester
- 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 Chichester
Chichester citySelseyThe WitteringsBoshamMidhurstPetworthSouthbourneTangmere
Inventories in Chichester: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Chichester?
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 Chichester?
£1,326 a month (ONS, June 2026), up 2.8% 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 Chichester postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Chichester?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Chichester?
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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