DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Dover
Dover district has the port town of Dover, with steep streets of Victorian terraces and many houses converted to flats, the coastal towns of Deal and Walmer, the medieval town of Sandwich, and former East Kent coalfield villages such as Aylesham. Older housing is common, much of it in conservation areas. Coastal homes face wind and salt exposure, and some housing in Dover sits on steep chalk slopes.
Homes sold in Dover in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 494 | £256,595 |
| Semi-detached | 338 | £314,473 |
| Detached | 262 | £512,455 |
| Flat or maisonette | 169 | £176,645 |
| Other | 45 | £544,081 |
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 Dover check-in
- Victorian houses split into flats in Dover: photograph fire doors, alarms and the shared hallway, and record the keys for each door.
- Seafront homes in Deal and Walmer: photograph window frames, render and metal fittings for salt and wind damage.
- Steep hillside streets in Dover: photograph steps, retaining walls, gutters and any damp on walls built into the slope.
- Listed homes in Sandwich: photograph original windows, doors, beams and floors as they are, since repairs need consent.
- Former coalfield homes in Aylesham and nearby villages: photograph walls for cracking and the condition of gardens and fences.
Do it yourself in Dover
- 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 Dover
Dover town centreTower Hamlets and MaxtonRiver and Temple EwellDealWalmerSandwichAyleshamSt Margaret's at Cliffe
Inventories in Dover: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Dover?
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 Dover?
£1,029 a month (ONS, July 2026), up 9.7% 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 Dover postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Dover?
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. Fees: £1,298 for a new HMO licence (up to eight habitable rooms) and £995 to renew, as listed on the council site in October 2026 Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Dover?
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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