DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Guildford
Guildford is a county town with a busy rental market driven by the University of Surrey, the Royal Surrey County Hospital and fast trains to London. Private lets range from Victorian terraces and flats in the town centre to shared student houses in Onslow, Park Barn, Westborough and Stoughton. Outside the town the borough is mostly green belt villages with detached houses and period cottages, and there are large new developments at Ash and on the edges of Guildford. Prices are well above the national average.
Homes sold in Guildford in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 432 | £544,536 |
| Detached | 357 | £987,531 |
| Flat or maisonette | 280 | £274,630 |
| Terraced | 238 | £441,480 |
| Other | 41 | £1,298,155 |
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 Guildford check-in
- Shared student houses near the University of Surrey: photograph each bedroom's lock and furniture, fire doors, alarms and the kitchen appliances.
- Victorian terraces in Stoughton and Charlotteville: check sash or older windows, damp at the base of walls and the condition of rear gardens.
- Flats in the town centre and near the station: note fob and key counts, parking, bike stores and bin store access.
- Hillside homes around the town centre: photograph steps, sloping paths and retaining walls, and note any cracking.
- Period cottages in the villages: record beams, uneven floors, open fireplaces and chimneys, and any oil tank or septic tank.
- New-build homes at Ash and on the town's edges: note snagging still outstanding, meter readings and parking allocations.
Do it yourself in Guildford
- 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 Guildford: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Guildford?
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 Guildford?
£1,731 a month (ONS, June 2026), up 5.7% 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 Guildford postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Guildford?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. A 2023 council review found the evidence did not justify additional licensing at that time. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Guildford?
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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