DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Gosport
Gosport is a compact peninsula town between Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent, with a long naval history. The older streets in Forton, Elson and the town centre are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, while Bridgemary and Rowner have large post-war estates, some of them built for naval families and since regenerated. Lee-on-the-Solent has many bungalows and seafront flats, and former naval sites at Royal Clarence Yard and Haslar have been converted into apartments. Private renting is mostly terraced houses and flats.
Homes sold in Gosport in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 377 | £246,397 |
| Semi-detached | 192 | £310,335 |
| Flat or maisonette | 184 | £166,388 |
| Detached | 95 | £472,385 |
| Other | 19 | £470,355 |
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 Gosport check-in
- Seafront flats in Lee-on-the-Solent: look for salt corrosion on window frames, balcony rails and door furniture, and photograph any damp on exposed walls.
- Victorian terraces in Forton and the town centre: check for damp at the base of walls and in rear kitchens, and photograph yards and rear access.
- Converted naval buildings at Royal Clarence Yard and Haslar: note fob and key counts, communal areas, parking and the condition of large period windows.
- Post-war estate homes in Bridgemary: record the boiler, windows and doors, and the state of gardens and fencing.
- Low-lying homes near the harbour and Solent shore: look for signs of past flooding or tidal damp in ground-floor rooms.
Do it yourself in Gosport
- 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 Gosport
Gosport town centreAlverstokeFortonElsonBridgemaryRownerLee-on-the-SolentHardwayHaslar and Royal Clarence Yard
Inventories in Gosport: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Gosport?
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 Gosport?
£1,169 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 4.9% 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 Gosport postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Gosport?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: the council's HMO page describes only national mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities (licences last five years). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Gosport?
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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