DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in East Devon
East Devon is mostly rural and coastal, with owner-occupation high and a large retired population in the seaside towns. Private lets range from flats in converted Victorian and Regency houses in Exmouth and Sidmouth to modern homes in Cranbrook and on the Exeter fringe, and cottages in villages. Many older rural homes are of cob or stone, some thatched and some off the gas grid. Holiday lets and second homes are common along the Jurassic Coast.
Homes sold in East Devon in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 612 | £529,782 |
| Terraced | 452 | £272,916 |
| Semi-detached | 357 | £326,320 |
| Flat or maisonette | 264 | £217,085 |
| Other | 89 | £522,797 |
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 Devon check-in
- Seafront flats in Exmouth, Sidmouth and Seaton: photograph window frames, metal fittings and external doors for salt corrosion, and any damp on outside walls.
- Cob and stone cottages: photograph walls inside for damp patches, flaking limewash and cracks, and note what the tenant is told about breathable finishes.
- Homes off the gas grid: photograph the oil tank, its gauge and the oil level, or the LPG tank, and the boiler service label.
- Thatched properties: photograph the thatch from the ground, the chimney and any smoke alarms and fire safety notes left for the tenant.
- New-build homes in Cranbrook: photograph snagging marks, the meter cupboards and any district heating meter reading.
- Flats in converted Regency and Victorian houses: photograph the sash windows, the communal hall and the bin and bike stores, and note key and fob counts.
Do it yourself in East Devon
- 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 Devon
ExmouthSidmouthHonitonSeatonAxminsterOttery St MaryBudleigh SaltertonCranbrook
Inventories in East Devon: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in East Devon?
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 Devon?
£968 a month (ONS, August 2026, provisional), up 6.0% 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 East Devon postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in East Devon?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people forming two or more households). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in East Devon?
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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