DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in East Riding of Yorkshire
The East Riding is a large, mainly rural area with market towns, the Holderness coast and commuter towns and villages around Hull. Most homes are owner-occupied, with private lets concentrated in Bridlington, Goole, Beverley and the towns on Hull's edge. Bridlington and Withernsea have many Victorian terraces and former guest houses split into flats, while Goole has dense terraced streets. Parts of Holderness are affected by coastal erosion and low-lying land near the Humber is at risk of flooding.
Homes sold in East Riding of Yorkshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1,519 | £213,539 |
| Detached | 1,345 | £362,741 |
| Terraced | 991 | £169,024 |
| Flat or maisonette | 254 | £107,221 |
| Other | 135 | £596,412 |
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 Riding of Yorkshire check-in
- Former guest houses split into flats in Bridlington: photograph fire doors, smoke alarms, the communal stairs and each flat's meters.
- Coastal homes in Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea: photograph window frames and outside metalwork for salt corrosion and any damp on walls.
- Victorian terraces in Goole: photograph back yards, outbuildings, damp at the base of walls and the condition of sash or replacement windows.
- Rural homes off the gas grid on the Wolds and in Holderness: photograph the oil tank, its gauge and level, and the boiler service label.
- Low-lying homes near the Humber and rivers: photograph any damp tide marks, air bricks and flood barriers left for the tenant.
- Student lets in Cottingham: photograph each bedroom and its lock, and note the key count for every room and the front door.
Do it yourself in East Riding of Yorkshire
- 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 Riding of Yorkshire
BridlingtonBeverleyGooleDriffieldHornseaCottinghamHessleWithernsea
Letting in East Riding of Yorkshire
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in East Riding of Yorkshire
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 Riding of Yorkshire postcode.
Inventories in East Riding of Yorkshire: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in East Riding of Yorkshire?
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 Riding of Yorkshire?
£724 a month (ONS, July 2026), up 4.7% 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 East Riding of Yorkshire postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in East Riding of Yorkshire?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme in force: mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. HMOs licensed under an earlier additional scheme in Goole stay licensed until renewal. Fees: £1,205 for a five-year licence for a five-bedroom HMO (£25 per extra bedroom), £1,015 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 East Riding of Yorkshire?
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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