DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in East Cambridgeshire
East Cambridgeshire is a rural district around the city of Ely, with fen towns and villages that have grown with new estates for people working in and around Cambridge. Older homes include brick terraces and cottages, some timber-framed or thatched, while large new-build estates in Ely, Soham and Littleport make up a growing share of rented homes. The south of the district near Newmarket has homes linked to the horse-racing industry, and many fen villages are off the gas grid.
Homes sold in East Cambridgeshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 317 | £508,713 |
| Semi-detached | 253 | £302,392 |
| Terraced | 196 | £281,588 |
| Flat or maisonette | 44 | £159,975 |
| Other | 31 | £482,960 |
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 East Cambridgeshire check-in
- Homes on fen peat and clay: photograph cracks in walls, ceilings and door frames, since the ground shrinks and swells.
- New-build estates in Ely, Soham and Littleport: photograph any snagging, the meters and allocated parking, and note who maintains shared green spaces.
- Older cottages, some thatched: photograph the roof from outside, beams, uneven floors and any damp patches.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: photograph the oil tank and gauge reading, the boiler, and any septic tank or treatment plant.
- Riverside and fen homes near the Great Ouse: note any flood-protection products and photograph damp on low walls.
Do it yourself in East Cambridgeshire
- 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 East Cambridgeshire
ElySohamLittleportBurwellSuttonHaddenhamBottishamCheveley and Kirtling
Letting in East Cambridgeshire
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in East Cambridgeshire
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any East Cambridgeshire postcode.
Inventories in East Cambridgeshire: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in East Cambridgeshire?
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 East Cambridgeshire?
£1,029 a month (ONS, June 2026), about the same as a year earlier (up 0.5%). Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any East Cambridgeshire postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in East Cambridgeshire?
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 basic amenities. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in East Cambridgeshire?
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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