DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Horsham
Horsham district is a large, mostly rural part of West Sussex, centred on the market town of Horsham, with big villages such as Southwater, Billingshurst, Storrington and Henfield and the small town of Steyning under the South Downs. Most homes are owner-occupied detached and semi-detached houses, many on estates built since the 1980s, and large new developments have been added north and west of Horsham. Private renting is below the regional average, with rented homes concentrated in Horsham's terraces and flats and in village cottages.
Homes sold in Horsham in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 485 | £716,955 |
| Semi-detached | 381 | £459,744 |
| Terraced | 347 | £377,906 |
| Flat or maisonette | 302 | £232,458 |
| Other | 55 | £878,203 |
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 Horsham check-in
- Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Horsham: check sash windows, damp at the base of walls and the condition of rear gardens.
- Flats near Horsham station and the town centre: note fob and key counts, parking spaces, bike stores and bin store access.
- Period cottages in Steyning, Henfield and the villages: record beams, uneven floors, open fireplaces and any flint or timber-framed walls.
- Rural homes off the mains: photograph oil tank gauges, the boiler and any septic tank or private drainage.
- Homes near the Arun and Adur floodplains, such as around Pulborough: look for signs of past flooding or damp in ground-floor rooms.
- New-build homes on the large estates around Horsham and Southwater: note snagging still outstanding, meter readings and parking allocations.
Do it yourself in Horsham
- 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.
Inventories in Horsham: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Horsham?
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 Horsham?
£1,490 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 4.8% 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 Horsham postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Horsham?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for homes with five or more people from two or more households. Fees: From £1,108 plus a £52 issuing fee (£1,160) for an HMO of up to five bedrooms Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Horsham?
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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