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Inventory and check-in reports in Lambeth

Lambeth stretches from the South Bank down to Streatham and West Norwood. Much of its private rented housing is Victorian and Edwardian terraces converted into flats, plus mansion blocks in Clapham, Brixton and Streatham, while large council estates make up a big part of the stock and only about a third of households own their home. A study for the council estimated private renting at about a third of homes in 2022, rising to over half in Vauxhall, where riverside towers have been built in recent years.

Average rent£2,525£2,525 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.7% on a year earlier Source
Average house price£537,000£537,000 (UK HPI, July 2026, provisional), down 6.3% on a year earlier Source
Homes sold, last 12 months2,426Average price paid £647,525 (HM Land Registry)
Households renting privately31.4%31.4% of households rent privately (Census 2021), up from 29.3% in 2011 Source
Council tax£2,047.11£2,047.11 (Band D, 2026/27, including the GLA precept) Source
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Homes sold in Lambeth in the last 12 months

TypeSalesAverage price
Flat or maisonette1,694£486,536
Terraced488£926,299
Semi-detached134£1,156,996
Other92£1,277,764
Detached18£1,226,528

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 Lambeth check-in

  • Flats in converted Victorian houses: photograph shared hallways, fire doors, sash windows and any cracks above doorways.
  • Mansion blocks in Streatham and Clapham: note communal door keys, post box keys and lift access, and photograph radiators and old timber floors.
  • New-build towers in Vauxhall: record fobs, parking and concierge arrangements, and photograph balconies, extractor fans and the heating interface unit.
  • Ex-council flats on estates: photograph the entry system, meter cupboard and any communal heating controls.
  • Basement and garden flats: photograph walls at floor level, window wells and outside drains for damp or blockages.

Do it yourself in Lambeth

  • 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.

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Neighbourhoods

Areas of Lambeth

WaterlooKenningtonVauxhallStockwellBrixtonClaphamHerne HillStreathamWest Norwood and Tulse Hill

Letting in Lambeth

Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.

Renting in Lambeth

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 Lambeth postcode.
Questions

Inventories in Lambeth: questions

How much does an inventory clerk cost in Lambeth?

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 Lambeth?

£2,525 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.7% 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 Lambeth postcode.

Do landlords need a licence in Lambeth?

Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers every ward except Vauxhall and Waterloo & South Bank (phase 1 in Knight’s Hill, Streatham Hill East, Streatham Common & Vale and Streatham St Leonards from 2 September 2024, phase 2 in the other wards from 1 September 2025), for privately rented homes that do not need an HMO licence. Additional HMO licensing: Additional HMO licensing covers the whole borough for HMOs let to three or more people forming two or more households (larger ones need a mandatory licence), from 9 December 2021 until 8 December 2026; no renewal had been announced at October 2026. Fees: A selective licence costs £923 for five years: £650 (Part A) on application and £273 (Part B) once the draft licence is issued, with £75 off Part B for accredited landlords and £50 off for an EPC rating of C or better. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.

Can I do my own check-in inventory in Lambeth?

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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