DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Merton
Merton divides fairly clearly between Wimbledon, with Victorian and Edwardian houses, conversions and mansion flats, and Mitcham and Morden, with inter-war suburbs and large council estates such as St Helier. Private renting rose to nearly three in ten households by 2021, and rents rose faster than the London average over the year to August 2026. Regeneration of estates such as High Path is adding new flats.
Homes sold in Merton in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 615 | £716,727 |
| Flat or maisonette | 599 | £431,652 |
| Semi-detached | 150 | £972,136 |
| Other | 53 | £2,013,058 |
| Detached | 52 | £2,971,058 |
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 Merton check-in
- Edwardian houses and conversions in Wimbledon: photograph sash and bay windows, original floors and fireplaces, and any cracks in ceilings.
- Inter-war semis in Morden and Mitcham: photograph the garden, garage, side gate and the condition of the original windows and doors.
- Ex-council homes on the St Helier and other estates: photograph outbuildings, fences and the condition of kitchens and bathrooms in detail.
- Wimbledon tennis fortnight lets: note any extra furniture or contents left for a short let and record their condition at the start.
- New-build flats near Wimbledon and Colliers Wood: record fobs and parking, and photograph balconies and the ventilation and heating controls.
Do it yourself in Merton
- 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 Merton
Wimbledon VillageWimbledon town centreSouth WimbledonColliers WoodMerton ParkRaynes ParkMordenMitchamPollards Hill
Inventories in Merton: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Merton?
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 Merton?
£2,172 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 5.4% 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 Merton postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Merton?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers four wards, Figge’s Marsh, Graveney, Longthornton and Pollards Hill, for privately rented homes that are not HMOs (designated 19 June 2023, in force from September 2023 for five years). Additional HMO licensing: Additional HMO licensing covers HMOs let to three or four people forming two or more households in seven wards: Colliers Wood, Cricket Green, Figge’s Marsh, Graveney, Lavender Fields, Longthornton and Pollards Hill (designated 19 June 2023, in force from September 2023 for five years). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Merton?
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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