DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Cumberland
Cumberland covers Carlisle, the west Cumbrian coast and the northern Lake District. Rents and prices are low by national standards, and much of the private rented stock is older terraced housing in the coastal towns and Carlisle, some of it solid-walled and hard to heat. Demand from contractors at Sellafield keeps the rental market busy around Whitehaven, Egremont and Seascale, while Keswick and the national park villages have many second homes and holiday lets. Parts of Carlisle, Cockermouth and Keswick have flooded badly in the past.
Homes sold in Cumberland in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1,194 | £137,323 |
| Semi-detached | 997 | £186,929 |
| Detached | 738 | £332,147 |
| Flat or maisonette | 186 | £122,159 |
| Other | 131 | £286,034 |
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 Cumberland check-in
- Solid stone and brick terraces on the west coast: photograph any damp patches, mould in corners and condensation round windows, room by room.
- Homes near the rivers in Carlisle, Cockermouth and Keswick: note any flood boards, air-brick covers or sump pumps and photograph that they are present and working.
- Rural cottages off the gas grid: photograph the oil tank, its gauge reading and the boiler, or any solid-fuel stove and its hearth.
- Coastal homes in Maryport, Workington and Whitehaven: photograph external paint, window frames and metal fittings for salt and wind damage.
- Contractor lets near Sellafield: count and photograph every key and fob and the furniture in each bedroom, as these are often furnished rooms or whole-house lets.
Do it yourself in Cumberland
- 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 Cumberland
CarlisleWorkingtonWhitehavenMaryportCockermouthKeswickWigtonEgremont and Cleator MoorBrampton and Longtown
Inventories in Cumberland: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Cumberland?
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 Cumberland?
£666 a month (ONS, May 2026), up 6.9% 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 Cumberland postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Cumberland?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: the council says it does not operate selective licensing for private rented homes. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only mandatory licensing of larger HMOs (five or more people forming two or more households) applies. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Cumberland?
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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