DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone and Hythe combines the large coastal town of Folkestone, the smaller resort of Hythe, the low-lying Romney Marsh and the villages of the North Downs. Folkestone has many large Victorian and Edwardian houses divided into flats, alongside regeneration at the harbour and seafront, while Hawkinge has grown with modern estates. On Romney Marsh, bungalows and seaside chalets in Dymchurch and Littlestone are common, and a large new settlement is planned at Otterpool Park.
Homes sold in Folkestone and Hythe in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 341 | £284,884 |
| Detached | 289 | £520,867 |
| Semi-detached | 275 | £348,999 |
| Flat or maisonette | 261 | £192,456 |
| Other | 49 | £528,644 |
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 Folkestone and Hythe check-in
- Seafront homes in Folkestone, Sandgate and Dymchurch: check window frames, door ironmongery and external metalwork for salt corrosion, and look for damp on exposed walls.
- Victorian villas split into flats on and near the Leas: photograph communal hallways, fire doors, meter cupboards and the condition of sash windows.
- Hillside homes in Sandgate and Folkestone: photograph steps, retaining walls and any cracking, as parts of the coast are prone to ground movement.
- Romney Marsh bungalows and chalets: note any signs of damp or past flooding, and record oil tanks, septic tanks or LPG where there is no mains gas or sewer.
- Modern estate houses in Hawkinge: photograph gardens, fences, drives and garages, and note any snagging in newer homes.
- Flint and brick cottages in the Elham Valley: check for damp in solid walls, low ceilings and beams, and record wood burners and chimney sweep certificates.
Do it yourself in Folkestone and Hythe
- 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 Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone town centre and the LeasFolkestone HarbourCheritonSandgateHytheHawkingeNew RomneyDymchurchLyddLyminge and the Elham Valley
Letting in Folkestone and Hythe
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in Folkestone and Hythe
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 Folkestone and Hythe postcode.
Inventories in Folkestone and Hythe: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Folkestone and Hythe?
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 Folkestone and Hythe?
£1,178 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 10.6% 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 Folkestone and Hythe postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Folkestone and Hythe?
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. Fees: £1,130 for an HMO licence application and £960 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 Folkestone and Hythe?
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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