DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Dudley
Dudley borough is part of the Black Country, with Victorian terraces built for its industries, large post-war council-built estates and inter-war suburbs such as Kingswinford and Halesowen. Stourbridge has more Victorian and Edwardian villas. Past mining and limestone workings under parts of the borough mean some homes have suffered subsidence, and canals run through many neighbourhoods.
Homes sold in Dudley in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1,116 | £243,331 |
| Terraced | 622 | £206,396 |
| Detached | 520 | £368,391 |
| Flat or maisonette | 228 | £123,119 |
| Other | 87 | £365,571 |
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 Dudley check-in
- Victorian terraces: photograph back yards, outhouses and any damp low on walls or in cellars.
- Areas with past mining or limestone workings: photograph any cracks in walls, ceilings and around door frames so later movement can be compared.
- Post-war estate homes: photograph fences, gates, sheds and garden condition, which are often disputed at check-out.
- Flats near Brierley Hill and Merry Hill: photograph the communal entrance, bin store and parking bay, and count fobs and keys.
- Canal-side homes: photograph gardens and boundaries near the water and any damp on low walls.
Do it yourself in Dudley
- 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.
Inventories in Dudley: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Dudley?
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 Dudley?
£858 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.4% 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 Dudley postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Dudley?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people. A borough-wide Article 4 direction since 15 September 2023 means turning a house into a small HMO needs planning permission. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Dudley?
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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