DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Greenwich
Greenwich mixes Georgian and Victorian terraces in Greenwich, Blackheath and Plumstead with some of London's largest post-war estates in Woolwich and Thamesmead. Since the 2000s, riverside regeneration at Greenwich Peninsula, the Royal Arsenal and Kidbrooke has added thousands of new-build flats in towers and mid-rise blocks. About a quarter of households rented privately at the 2021 census, and social renting is still common. The council licenses smaller HMOs borough-wide and runs selective licensing in the Plumstead and Woolwich area, with a larger scheme under consultation.
Homes sold in Greenwich in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Flat or maisonette | 904 | £384,970 |
| Terraced | 688 | £567,691 |
| Semi-detached | 219 | £639,892 |
| Other | 67 | £1,807,374 |
| Detached | 46 | £1,096,531 |
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 Greenwich check-in
- Tower flats on the Peninsula and at the Royal Arsenal: record fob, parking-fob and post-box key counts and photograph the balcony, its drainage and the glass balustrade.
- Georgian and Victorian sash windows in Greenwich and Blackheath: photograph cords, catches and any rot or flaking paint on the sills.
- Victorian terraces in Plumstead let as shared homes: photograph each room's door lock, smoke alarm and fire door closers, and list which keys open which rooms.
- Post-war estate blocks in Woolwich and Thamesmead: note entry-phone, lift and communal-area condition on the day, and photograph any damp in bathrooms and window reveals.
- Inter-war houses in Eltham: photograph the garden, fences and any outbuildings, and the condition of the boiler and radiators.
Do it yourself in Greenwich
- 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 Greenwich
GreenwichGreenwich PeninsulaWoolwichPlumsteadElthamCharltonBlackheathKidbrookeThamesmeadAbbey Wood
Inventories in Greenwich: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Greenwich?
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 Greenwich?
£1,995 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 6.1% 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 Greenwich postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Greenwich?
Selective licensing: A selective licensing scheme has been in force since 1 October 2022 (for five years) in the Plumstead, Woolwich and Shooters Hill area; sources list the wards slightly differently, so check the address with the council. A larger scheme covering 18 wards, replacing the current one, was consulted on from 21 July to 12 October 2026; no decision had been published when checked. Additional HMO licensing: Borough-wide additional HMO licensing has applied since 1 January 2024, for smaller shared homes not covered by mandatory HMO licensing. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Greenwich?
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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