DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Isles of Scilly
The Isles of Scilly have the highest share of private renting outside London, at more than a third of households in 2021, much of it let by the Duchy of Cornwall, which owns most of the land. Homes are mostly granite cottages, terraces and farmhouses, and a large part of the housing is used for holiday lets or staff accommodation for the tourism season, which makes year-round homes scarce. Shared staff housing often needs an HMO licence.
Homes sold in Isles of Scilly in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Flat or maisonette | 8 | £277,500 |
| Terraced | 4 | £457,875 |
| Detached | 2 | £607,500 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £555,000 |
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 Isles of Scilly check-in
- Granite cottages exposed to Atlantic weather: look for damp on thick walls, salt corrosion on window frames and door furniture, and storm damage to roofs.
- Shared staff accommodation: photograph each room's lock and furniture, fire doors, alarms and the kitchen, and note the HMO licence if there is one.
- Homes off the mains gas network: photograph the heating system, oil or LPG tank and gauge, and any private water supply or septic tank.
- Furnished seasonal lets: list and photograph every item of furniture and kitchen equipment, as replacements are hard to get on the islands.
- Low-lying homes in Hugh Town: look for signs of past flooding from storm surges in ground-floor rooms.
Do it yourself in Isles of Scilly
- 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 Isles of Scilly
Hugh Town, St Mary'sOld Town and the rest of St Mary'sTrescoSt Martin'sSt AgnesBryher
Letting in Isles of Scilly
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in Isles of Scilly
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 Isles of Scilly postcode.
Inventories in Isles of Scilly: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Isles of Scilly?
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.
Do landlords need a licence in Isles of Scilly?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: national mandatory licensing applies, for homes let to five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities, which on Scilly often includes staff accommodation. The council keeps a public register of licensed HMOs. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Isles of Scilly?
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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