DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a rural county with Hereford as its only city and five market towns: Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury, Bromyard and Kington. Much of the rented stock is in Victorian terraces and post-war estates in Hereford and the towns, while the countryside has stone and timber-framed cottages, farmhouses and tied farm homes, many off the mains gas network. Seasonal farm work and a growing student population in Hereford add to demand for shared homes. Private renting rose between 2011 and 2021.
What to check at a Herefordshire check-in
- Rural cottages off the gas network: photograph the oil tank and its gauge, the boiler or wood burner, and any septic tank or private water supply.
- Timber-framed houses in Ledbury, Leominster and the villages: record beams, uneven floors, low doorways and any cracks in infill panels.
- Homes near the Wye and the Lugg: look for signs of past flooding or damp in ground-floor rooms, as these rivers flood often.
- Victorian terraces in Hereford: check for damp at the base of walls and in rear kitchens, and photograph yards and rear access.
- Stone cottages in the hills: photograph chimneys, slate roofs, deep window sills and any damp patches on thick walls.
Do it yourself in Herefordshire
- 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.
Letting in Herefordshire
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in Herefordshire
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any Herefordshire postcode.
Inventories in Herefordshire: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Herefordshire?
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 Herefordshire?
£831 a month (ONS, September 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 Herefordshire postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Herefordshire?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme could be found on the council's pages. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: the county's earlier additional scheme ended in April 2009. Mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities. Fees: £1,404 for a five-year HMO licence from 1 April 2026, with discounts for accredited landlords and renewals Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Herefordshire?
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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