DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Erewash
Erewash is centred on two former industrial towns, Ilkeston and Long Eaton, where Victorian and Edwardian terraces make up much of the rented stock. Large post-war estates such as Kirk Hallam sit alongside newer private estates, while the villages between Derby and Nottingham are mostly owner-occupied semis and bungalows. Private renting is close to the Derbyshire average overall but higher in central Ilkeston, and the council has been working to bring unlicensed HMOs into licensing.
Homes sold in Erewash in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 511 | £217,659 |
| Detached | 325 | £352,520 |
| Terraced | 321 | £163,878 |
| Flat or maisonette | 46 | £121,765 |
| Other | 43 | £438,985 |
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 Erewash check-in
- Victorian terraces in Ilkeston and Long Eaton: photograph rear yards, outhouses, shared alleys (gennels) and any damp at the base of walls.
- Older terraced houses often have solid walls and small rear kitchens: check for condensation and mould in kitchens, bathrooms and back bedrooms.
- Homes near the Trent and the Erewash Canal in Sawley and Sandiacre: note any signs of past flooding or damp in ground-floor rooms.
- Post-war ex-council houses in Kirk Hallam: record the boiler, windows and doors, and the condition of gardens and fencing.
- Shared houses in Ilkeston town centre: photograph each room's lock, furniture and fire door, and note smoke alarms and the fire blanket.
- Village bungalows in Borrowash and Breaston: check garages, drives and garden sheds, which are often included in the let.
Do it yourself in Erewash
- 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 Erewash: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Erewash?
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 Erewash?
£831 a month (ONS, March 2026), up 2.5% 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 Erewash postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Erewash?
Additional HMO licensing: Mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households); the council keeps a public register of licensed HMOs and said in February 2026 it was stepping up action to make sure all HMOs are licensed. No additional HMO licensing scheme was found. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Erewash?
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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