DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Fareham
Fareham is a largely owner-occupied suburban borough between Portsmouth and Southampton, dominated by post-war and late 20th-century estates of semis, detached houses and bungalows, particularly in the Western Wards around Locks Heath and Park Gate. The historic town centre and Titchfield have Georgian and older listed homes, and flats above shops line the main streets. Private renting is mostly family houses and flats let to people working in the naval, defence and aerospace industries around Portsmouth Harbour and Solent, and the large new settlement at Welborne is adding new-build homes.
Homes sold in Fareham in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 408 | £350,274 |
| Detached | 401 | £552,784 |
| Terraced | 306 | £303,948 |
| Flat or maisonette | 184 | £179,598 |
| Other | 22 | £1,518,654 |
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 Fareham check-in
- Coastal homes in Hill Head and Warsash: check window frames, door furniture and external metalwork for salt corrosion, and photograph garden fences exposed to the wind.
- Late 20th-century estate houses in Locks Heath and Park Gate: photograph conservatories, garages and drives, which are often included in the let.
- Listed and older cottages in Titchfield and the town centre: check timber windows, low ceilings and beams for cracks or damp, and note any original features.
- Bungalows in Portchester and Stubbington: photograph lofts and boarding if accessible, and gardens, sheds and patios.
- New-build homes at Welborne and Whiteley: record any snagging still outstanding, plus meter readings, bin storage and parking allocations.
- Flats above shops on West Street: note shared entrances, fire doors, entry phones and any ventilation problems in kitchens and bathrooms.
Do it yourself in Fareham
- 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 Fareham: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Fareham?
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 Fareham?
£1,201 a month (ONS, June 2026), up 2.8% 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 Fareham postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Fareham?
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 amenities (licences last five years). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Fareham?
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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