DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Eastleigh
Eastleigh borough lies between Southampton and Winchester and is mainly suburban, with the Victorian railway town of Eastleigh at its centre and large modern estates at Hedge End, Fair Oak and around. Most homes are owner-occupied family houses, with private lets in Eastleigh town's terraces and flats and across the newer estates. The borough has grown with many new-build developments in recent years. Proximity to Southampton brings demand from people working at the port, airport and university.
Homes sold in Eastleigh in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 447 | £529,996 |
| Semi-detached | 409 | £347,852 |
| Terraced | 393 | £294,043 |
| Flat or maisonette | 231 | £190,377 |
| Other | 37 | £1,275,025 |
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 Eastleigh check-in
- Victorian terraces in Eastleigh town: photograph back yards, damp at the base of walls and the condition of sash or replacement windows.
- New-build estates in Hedge End, Fair Oak and Botley: photograph snagging marks, sealant and grout, and note any estate management charges or parking rules.
- Homes near Southampton Airport and the railway: note window types and any secondary glazing, and photograph trickle vents and seals.
- Riverside homes in Hamble and Bursledon: photograph any damp, outside metalwork and moorings or garden steps to the water.
- Flats in modern blocks: photograph the entry system, bin store and parking space, and note fob and key counts.
Do it yourself in Eastleigh
- 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 Eastleigh
Eastleigh townChandler's FordHedge EndWest EndBishopstokeFair OakHamble-le-RiceBotley
Inventories in Eastleigh: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Eastleigh?
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 Eastleigh?
£1,213 a month (ONS, June 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 Eastleigh postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Eastleigh?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: the council says it operates only the mandatory 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. Fees: £1,450 for an HMO licence from 1 October 2026 (plus £330 for an optional pre-application visit) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Eastleigh?
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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