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Inventory and check-in reports in Hammersmith and Fulham

Private renting is the largest tenure in Hammersmith and Fulham, at more than a third of households in 2021. Most of the stock is Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often split into flats, and red-brick mansion blocks, with large council estates in White City, Shepherd's Bush and West Kensington. Riverside developments in Sands End and Fulham Reach and new towers at White City have added many new-build apartments. Rents and prices are among the highest in outer west London, and many lets are flat-shares for young professionals.

Average rent£2,861£2,861 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 4.9% on a year earlier Source
Average house price£755,000£755,000 (UK HPI, August 2026, provisional), down from £795,000 a year earlier Source
Homes sold, last 12 months1,303Average price paid £889,139 (HM Land Registry)
Households renting privately36.4%36.4% of households rent privately (Census 2021), the largest tenure in the borough Source
Council tax£1,519.51£1,519.51 (Band D, 2026/27, including the GLA precept) Source
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Homes sold in Hammersmith and Fulham in the last 12 months

TypeSalesAverage price
Flat or maisonette914£600,296
Terraced298£1,473,672
Other64£1,850,942
Semi-detached22£1,892,091
Detached5£2,127,500

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 Hammersmith and Fulham check-in

  • Mansion blocks in Barons Court and West Kensington: photograph the communal entrance, lift and stairs, and record keys for the street door, the flat and any porter's fob.
  • Victorian terraces split into flats: photograph the shared hallway, meter cupboard and fire doors, and note who is responsible for the front garden and bins.
  • Loft and rear extensions in Fulham family houses: photograph rooflights, flat-roof areas visible from windows and any stains on ceilings below.
  • Riverside new-builds in Sands End and Fulham Reach: photograph balcony decking and drainage, underfloor heating controls and any marks on integrated appliances.
  • Original sash and bay windows: check cords, catches and seals and photograph any condensation or mould on sills and reveals.

Do it yourself in Hammersmith and Fulham

  • 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.

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Neighbourhoods

Areas of Hammersmith and Fulham

HammersmithFulhamParsons GreenSands EndShepherd's BushWhite CityWest KensingtonBrook GreenRavenscourt ParkBarons Court

Letting in Hammersmith and Fulham

Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.

Renting in Hammersmith and Fulham

Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.

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EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any Hammersmith and Fulham postcode.
Questions

Inventories in Hammersmith and Fulham: questions

How much does an inventory clerk cost in Hammersmith and Fulham?

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 Hammersmith and Fulham?

£2,861 a month (ONS, September 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 Hammersmith and Fulham postcode.

Do landlords need a licence in Hammersmith and Fulham?

Selective licensing: Selective licensing applies only to privately rented homes on 24 named streets, under a scheme that runs until 4 June 2027; check the council's street list for a given address. Additional HMO licensing: Borough-wide additional HMO licensing for smaller shared homes, in force since 5 June 2017 and extended from 5 June 2022 until 4 June 2027. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.

Can I do my own check-in inventory in Hammersmith and Fulham?

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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