DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Maidstone
Maidstone is Kent's county town, with Victorian terraces near the centre, large post-war estates to the south-east and many new-build estates on the town's edges. About one in six households rent privately, below the national share. The rural south of the borough has Weald villages with timber-framed houses and oast conversions, many off mains gas.
Homes sold in Maidstone in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 566 | £390,099 |
| Terraced | 485 | £300,558 |
| Detached | 418 | £583,099 |
| Flat or maisonette | 277 | £187,312 |
| Other | 61 | £1,004,492 |
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 Maidstone check-in
- New-build estates on the town's edges: photograph snagging marks, sealant and any settlement cracks so they are recorded before the tenancy.
- Riverside flats near the Medway: note any damp or condensation and record fob, key and parking permit counts.
- Victorian terraces in Fant and Tovil: photograph sash or replacement windows, rear yards and any damp in back rooms.
- Timber-framed and weatherboarded cottages in the Weald villages: record beams, uneven floors, low doorways and the state of external boards.
- Rural homes off mains gas: photograph the oil tank, its gauge level and the boiler service label.
Do it yourself in Maidstone
- 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 Maidstone
Maidstone town centreFant and TovilShepway and Park WoodAllingtonBearstedCoxheathMarden and StaplehurstHeadcorn and Harrietsham
Inventories in Maidstone: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Maidstone?
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 Maidstone?
£1,303 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 3.0% 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 Maidstone postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Maidstone?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more people from more than one household sharing facilities. Fees: £930 for an HMO licence (£895 for accredited landlords); renewal £860 (2026) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Maidstone?
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.
Nearby areas
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