DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Hounslow
Hounslow runs from Victorian Chiswick in the east to inter-war suburbs around Heston, Hounslow and Feltham in the west, with Heathrow on its western edge. Private renting grew faster here than in most of London between 2011 and 2021 and became the borough's most common tenure. Many 1930s family houses are let as family homes or as shared houses, which is why the council moved to borough-wide HMO licensing in 2025. Brentford and Hounslow town centre have a growing number of new-build flats.
Homes sold in Hounslow in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Flat or maisonette | 677 | £378,752 |
| Terraced | 435 | £659,473 |
| Semi-detached | 364 | £718,899 |
| Other | 42 | £4,394,673 |
| Detached | 41 | £925,350 |
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 Hounslow check-in
- Loft conversions and rear extensions on 1930s semis: photograph ceilings, skylights and the joins between old and new walls for cracks or damp.
- Shared houses: photograph each bedroom door, its lock and the number of keys, and record the condition of the shared kitchen and bathroom separately.
- Double glazing near the Heathrow flight paths: check every window opens, locks and seals, and photograph any misted or cracked units.
- New-build flats in Brentford and the town centre: note fobs, parking permits and bin store access, and photograph the meter cupboard and any communal heating unit.
- Older Chiswick conversions: photograph sash windows, cords and locks, and any damp at the base of walls or under bay windows.
- Front and back gardens: photograph fences, gates, sheds and the lawn, since gardens are common in this borough's houses.
Do it yourself in Hounslow
- 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 Hounslow: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Hounslow?
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 Hounslow?
£1,945 a month (ONS, July 2026), up 3.1% 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 Hounslow postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Hounslow?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme is in force in Hounslow; ordinary single-household lets do not need a council licence. Additional HMO licensing: A borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme came into force on 11 December 2025 and runs until 10 December 2030. It covers HMOs let to three or more people from two or more households, and some converted (section 257) blocks under single ownership. It replaced an older scheme that covered only five wards. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Hounslow?
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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