DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Melton
Melton is a rural borough centred on the market town of Melton Mowbray, with dozens of villages across the Wolds and the Vale of Belvoir. Rented homes are mostly terraces and semis in Melton Mowbray, alongside cottages and farmhouses in the villages. Many rural homes are built of ironstone or old brick and are off mains gas.
Homes sold in Melton in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 233 | £424,758 |
| Semi-detached | 207 | £250,061 |
| Terraced | 122 | £197,708 |
| Other | 15 | £586,110 |
| Flat or maisonette | 12 | £133,333 |
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 Melton check-in
- Ironstone and older brick cottages in the villages: photograph damp patches, flaking plaster and condensation in cold rooms.
- Rural homes off mains gas: photograph the oil tank or LPG bottles, gauge levels and the boiler service label.
- Victorian terraces in Melton Mowbray: record the rear yard, outbuildings, gutters and any damp in back kitchens.
- Homes near the River Eye and River Wreake: note any signs of past flooding on floors and lower walls.
- Farm and barn conversions: record septic tanks or private drainage, gates, fencing and outbuildings included in the let.
Do it yourself in Melton
- 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 Melton: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Melton?
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 Melton?
£793 a month (ONS, January 2026), up 10.0% 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 Melton postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Melton?
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 two or more households. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Melton?
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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