DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Gravesham
Gravesham runs from the Thames at Gravesend and Northfleet south into the villages of the North Downs. The towns have dense Victorian terraces, many of them privately let or split into flats, alongside post-war estates such as Riverview Park and new homes at Springhead as part of Ebbsfleet Garden City. The southern villages of Meopham, Istead Rise and Vigo are mostly owner-occupied detached houses and bungalows. Private renting rose between 2011 and 2021, helped by fast trains to London from Gravesend and Ebbsfleet.
Homes sold in Gravesham in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 327 | £326,882 |
| Semi-detached | 250 | £404,354 |
| Detached | 128 | £625,483 |
| Flat or maisonette | 120 | £178,109 |
| Other | 26 | £482,865 |
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 Gravesham check-in
- Victorian terraces in Gravesend and Northfleet split into flats: photograph each flat's meters, door entry system, shared hallway and any fire doors.
- Riverside flats in Gravesend: note fob and key counts, parking spaces, lifts and bin stores, and look for condensation around large windows.
- New-build homes at Springhead and Ebbsfleet: record any snagging still outstanding, plus meter readings and parking allocations.
- Older terraces near the river: check for damp at the base of walls and in rear kitchens, and photograph yards and rear access.
- Rural homes in Meopham, Vigo and Higham: photograph septic tanks or oil tanks where there are any, gardens, fences and outbuildings.
Do it yourself in Gravesham
- 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 Gravesham
Gravesend town centreNorthfleetWindmill HillRiverview ParkSinglewellSpringhead and EbbsfleetIstead RiseMeophamHigham
Inventories in Gravesham: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Gravesham?
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 Gravesham?
£1,336 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 5.3% 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 Gravesham postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Gravesham?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: the council's HMO policy says it does not run one. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for shared homes of five or more people from two or more households. The council reported 107 licensed HMOs at the end of March 2026. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Gravesham?
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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