DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Maldon
Maldon is a rural and estuary district, with the historic town of Maldon and Heybridge at its centre and the Dengie peninsula to the south-east. Most homes are owner-occupied, and lets are mainly period houses in Maldon, estate houses in Heybridge and bungalows in the villages. Many coastal and marshland homes are low-lying and some rural properties are off mains gas.
Homes sold in Maldon in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 308 | £551,415 |
| Semi-detached | 198 | £353,978 |
| Terraced | 110 | £287,679 |
| Flat or maisonette | 52 | £213,726 |
| Other | 21 | £491,241 |
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 Maldon check-in
- Low-lying homes near the Blackwater and Crouch estuaries: photograph floors, skirting and walls for damp or flood marks.
- Weatherboarded cottages in Burnham, Tollesbury and Maldon: record the state of the boards, paint and window sills.
- Bungalows and chalet houses in Mayland and Althorne: photograph roof spaces where reachable, gutters and any condensation.
- Rural homes off mains gas: photograph the oil tank or LPG bottles, gauge levels and the boiler service label.
- Older listed buildings in Maldon High Street: record beams, fireplaces, uneven floors and sash windows.
Do it yourself in Maldon
- 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 Maldon
Maldon townHeybridgeBurnham-on-CrouchSouthminsterTollesburyMayland and AlthorneDanburyTiptree (Tolleshunt area)
Inventories in Maldon: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Maldon?
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 Maldon?
£1,151 a month (ONS, May 2026), up 6.8% 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 Maldon postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Maldon?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence for HMOs let to five or more people from more than one household who share facilities. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Maldon?
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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