DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Havant
Havant borough sits between Portsmouth and the West Sussex border, taking in Havant, Waterlooville, Emsworth and Hayling Island. It has a large share of social housing, especially on the Leigh Park estate built after the war for Portsmouth families, and the lowest share of private renting in the South East. Much of the rest is interwar and post-war semis and bungalows, with historic cottages in Emsworth and many bungalows and chalets on Hayling Island. Large new estates have been built around Waterlooville.
Homes sold in Havant in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 354 | £505,481 |
| Semi-detached | 354 | £350,267 |
| Terraced | 345 | £279,757 |
| Flat or maisonette | 186 | £151,331 |
| Other | 22 | £572,295 |
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 Havant check-in
- Homes on Hayling Island and around Langstone Harbour: look for salt corrosion on window frames and outside metalwork, and any signs of past flooding.
- Former council houses in Leigh Park: record the boiler, windows and external doors, and the condition of gardens, sheds and fencing.
- Bungalows and chalet homes in Cowplain and Hayling: photograph the roof and gutters, loft hatch, conservatory and any flat-roof extension.
- Georgian and Victorian cottages in Emsworth: check sash windows, damp at the base of walls and low ceilings or beams.
- New-build homes west of Waterlooville: note snagging still outstanding, meter readings and parking allocations.
Do it yourself in Havant
- 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 Havant
Havant town centreLeigh ParkBedhamptonWaterloovillePurbrook and WidleyCowplainEmsworthHayling Island
Inventories in Havant: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Havant?
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 Havant?
£1,140 a month (ONS, June 2026), up 1.7% 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 Havant postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Havant?
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. Smaller HMOs are covered by a rolling programme of inspections. Fees: £817.09 for a five-year HMO licence for up to five occupants, £873.66 for six to ten (2026/27) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Havant?
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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