DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Harrow
Harrow is largely 1920s and 30s Metro-land suburbia: semi-detached and terraced houses built along the Metropolitan line, many since extended into lofts and to the rear. Private renting rose by about 8 percentage points between 2011 and 2021, one of the biggest rises in London, to nearly 30% of households, and many family houses are let whole or as shared homes. Harrow town centre and Wealdstone have new-build flats and towers on former office and industrial sites. Selective licensing now covers six wards, including Edgware, Wealdstone and Greenhill.
Homes sold in Harrow in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Flat or maisonette | 453 | £324,796 |
| Semi-detached | 390 | £650,643 |
| Terraced | 266 | £564,399 |
| Detached | 108 | £1,042,172 |
| Other | 49 | £898,954 |
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 Harrow check-in
- Extended inter-war semis: photograph loft-conversion rooms, rear-extension rooflights and flat roofs, and any ceiling stains below them.
- Metro-land houses with front driveways: photograph the drive, front wall, garage door and its keys or remote.
- Rear gardens and sheds: photograph lawns, fences, gates and any outbuildings, and note what is left in them at check-in.
- Family houses let as shared homes: photograph each bedroom's lock and smoke alarm and the shared kitchen appliances.
- New-build flats in Harrow town centre and Wealdstone: record fob, parking and post-box key counts and photograph balconies and integrated appliances.
Do it yourself in Harrow
- 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 Harrow
Harrow town centreHarrow on the HillWealdstoneKentonStanmorePinnerRayners LaneSouth HarrowEdgwareHarrow Weald
Inventories in Harrow: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Harrow?
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 Harrow?
£1,778 a month (ONS, August 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 Harrow postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Harrow?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers six wards for five years from staggered start dates: Edgware and Roxeth from 2 May 2026, Greenhill and Marlborough from 6 July 2026, and Wealdstone North and Wealdstone South from 1 September 2026. Additional HMO licensing: Borough-wide additional HMO licensing ran from 6 August 2021 and was due to end on 5 August 2026. The council consulted on renewing it for five years (19 December 2025 to 27 February 2026); we couldn't confirm whether a new scheme has started, so check with the council. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Harrow?
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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