DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Hertsmere
Hertsmere lies just north of London, made up of Borehamwood, Potters Bar, Bushey, Radlett and green belt villages. Borehamwood's large post-war estates were built for families moving out of London, and many former council homes there are now privately let, alongside newer flats near the film studios. Bushey, Radlett and Potters Bar have interwar and Edwardian family houses and blocks of flats, with some very large detached homes. Prices and rents are high, and private renting grew faster than across the East of England between 2011 and 2021.
Homes sold in Hertsmere in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 259 | £643,472 |
| Flat or maisonette | 218 | £330,293 |
| Terraced | 212 | £484,567 |
| Detached | 137 | £1,150,726 |
| Other | 27 | £2,483,658 |
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 Hertsmere check-in
- Post-war estate houses and maisonettes in Borehamwood: record the boiler, windows and doors, and communal areas, bin stores and garages.
- Flats in Borehamwood, Bushey and Potters Bar town centres: note fob and key counts, parking spaces and any lift or communal heating.
- Large detached houses in Radlett and Bushey Heath: photograph gardens, gates, alarm systems and garden equipment left in place.
- Interwar semis in Potters Bar: record original features, replacement windows, garages and extensions.
- Shared homes in Potters Bar: an Article 4 direction applies to new small HMOs there, so note the licence or planning position and photograph each room's lock and furniture.
Do it yourself in Hertsmere
- 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 Hertsmere
BorehamwoodElstreePotters BarBusheyBushey HeathRadlettShenleySouth Mimms
Inventories in Hertsmere: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Hertsmere?
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 Hertsmere?
£1,789 a month (ONS, January 2026), up 4.1% 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 Hertsmere postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Hertsmere?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: the council says it has not used this power. Mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. An Article 4 direction for Potters Bar (2026) means converting a home to a small HMO there needs planning permission, and revised HMO amenity standards apply from 25 November 2026. Fees: £1,306 to renew an HMO licence for up to five people, plus £105 for each extra person Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Hertsmere?
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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