DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Harborough
Harborough is a largely rural district in south Leicestershire, centred on the market towns of Market Harborough and Lutterworth, with large villages such as Broughton Astley, Kibworth and Fleckney and suburban villages on the edge of Leicester. Most homes are owner-occupied semis and detached houses, many on estates built since the 1990s, and private renting is well below the regional average. Older terraces and period houses in the town centres and village cottages make up much of the rest of the rented stock.
Homes sold in Harborough in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 519 | £495,583 |
| Semi-detached | 300 | £298,584 |
| Terraced | 215 | £254,047 |
| Flat or maisonette | 63 | £170,094 |
| Other | 27 | £646,254 |
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 Harborough check-in
- Period houses and terraces in Market Harborough and Lutterworth town centres: check sash windows, damp at the base of walls and the condition of rear yards.
- Village cottages: record beams, low ceilings, open fireplaces and chimneys, uneven floors and any oil tank or septic tank.
- Newer estate homes in Market Harborough, Lutterworth and Kibworth: note snagging still outstanding, meter readings and parking allocations.
- Rural homes off the mains: photograph oil tank gauges, the boiler and any private water or drainage equipment.
- Homes near the Welland and the Soar's tributaries: look for signs of past flooding or damp in ground-floor rooms.
Do it yourself in Harborough
- 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 Harborough: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Harborough?
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 Harborough?
£963 a month (ONS, July 2026), up 2.9% 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 Harborough postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Harborough?
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, whatever the number of storeys. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Harborough?
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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