DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Hillingdon
Hillingdon is London's second-largest borough, with 1930s Metro-land semis in Ruislip, Eastcote and Ickenham, larger houses in Northwood, and denser terraces and estates in Hayes and West Drayton. Private renting rose by almost 8 percentage points between 2011 and 2021, one of the biggest rises in London, to about a quarter of households. Heathrow and Brunel University drive demand for shared homes and HMOs, and the council has brought in borough-wide additional HMO licensing and Article 4 planning controls on new HMOs. New-build flats are going up around Hayes and Uxbridge.
Homes sold in Hillingdon in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 613 | £587,392 |
| Flat or maisonette | 523 | £294,509 |
| Terraced | 458 | £493,868 |
| Detached | 223 | £898,811 |
| Other | 54 | £2,276,370 |
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 Hillingdon check-in
- Shared homes let to airport workers and Brunel students: photograph each bedroom's lock and smoke alarm, the shared kitchen, and the fire doors and their closers.
- Extended Metro-land semis in Ruislip and Eastcote: photograph loft rooms, rear extensions and their rooflights, and any ceiling stains below flat roofs.
- Homes near Heathrow in Harlington, Hayes and West Drayton: photograph windows, seals and any secondary glazing or acoustic vents fitted against aircraft noise.
- Gardens and driveways on family houses: photograph lawns, fences, sheds and the drive surface at check-in.
- New-build flats in Hayes and Uxbridge: record fob, parking and post-box key counts and photograph balconies and integrated appliances.
Do it yourself in Hillingdon
- 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 Hillingdon
UxbridgeHayesRuislipSouth RuislipNorthwoodEastcoteWest Drayton and YiewsleyIckenhamHarlingtonHarefield
Inventories in Hillingdon: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Hillingdon?
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 Hillingdon?
£1,581 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 3.4% 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 Hillingdon postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Hillingdon?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme found in force; check with the council for a specific address. Additional HMO licensing: Borough-wide additional HMO licensing took effect on 24 August 2026 and runs until 23 August 2031, for shared homes with fewer than five people from two or more households (the council said to apply by 23 August 2026). Fees: £1,401 for a five-year additional HMO licence, paid in two instalments, with 10% off for accredited landlords (2026) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Hillingdon?
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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