DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Havering
Havering has the highest rate of home ownership in London, and only about one household in six rented privately in 2021, though that share grew over the decade. Most homes are inter-war semis and terraces with gardens, alongside the large post-war Harold Hill estate and flats around Romford town centre. New-build estates at Beam Park and other sites in the south of the borough are adding homes. Since March 2026 the council licenses HMOs borough-wide and runs selective licensing in seven wards.
Homes sold in Havering in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 888 | £527,727 |
| Terraced | 702 | £438,522 |
| Flat or maisonette | 473 | £254,881 |
| Detached | 211 | £736,126 |
| Other | 58 | £845,680 |
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 Havering check-in
- Inter-war semis and terraces with gardens: photograph the lawn, fences, gates, sheds and any garage, as gardens are a common check-out dispute.
- Driveways and dropped kerbs: photograph the drive surface, any oil stains and the front wall at check-in.
- Former council houses in Harold Hill: photograph the boiler, radiators and windows, and any damp in bathrooms and bedrooms.
- Flats above shops in Romford: photograph the rear entrance, external stairs and bin area, and count the keys for every door.
- New-build homes at Beam Park and Rainham: photograph flooring joints, worktops and any snagging marks, and record parking-permit and fob details.
Do it yourself in Havering
- 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 Havering
RomfordGidea ParkHornchurchEmerson ParkUpminsterHarold HillHarold WoodCollier RowRainhamElm Park
Inventories in Havering: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Havering?
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 Havering?
£1,564 a month (ONS, July 2026), up 2.2% 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 Havering postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Havering?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing started on 18 March 2026 in seven of the borough's 20 wards: Beam Park, Harold Wood, Rainham and Wennington, Rush Green and Crowlands, Squirrels Heath, St Albans, and St Edwards. Licences run for up to five years. Additional HMO licensing: Borough-wide additional HMO licensing also started on 18 March 2026, for shared houses and flats with three or four people from two or more households. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Havering?
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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