DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Mole Valley
Mole Valley is a mostly owner-occupied part of Surrey, with the towns of Dorking and Leatherhead, the suburban villages of Ashtead, Fetcham and Bookham, and rural villages in the Surrey Hills. Private lets are mainly flats in the town centres, Victorian terraces in Dorking and family houses in the suburbs. Many rural homes are older cottages, some listed and off mains gas, and Charlwood and Hookwood sit next to Gatwick.
Homes sold in Mole Valley in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 235 | £984,679 |
| Semi-detached | 211 | £587,688 |
| Flat or maisonette | 166 | £279,361 |
| Terraced | 137 | £469,814 |
| Other | 39 | £1,571,961 |
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 Mole Valley check-in
- Older cottages in the Surrey Hills villages: photograph beams, uneven floors, any wood burner and flue, and damp in solid walls.
- Rural homes off mains gas: photograph the oil tank, its gauge level and the boiler service label.
- Flats in Leatherhead and Dorking town centres: note the communal entrance, fire doors, bike and bin stores, and key and fob counts.
- Homes near the River Mole: record any signs of past flooding on floors and lower walls.
- Homes in Charlwood and Hookwood near Gatwick: note window seals and any secondary glazing, and test that windows open and lock.
Do it yourself in Mole Valley
- 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 Mole Valley
DorkingLeatherheadAshteadFetcham and Great BookhamCapel and Beare GreenWestcott and BrockhamCharlwood and HookwoodAbinger and Holmwood
Inventories in Mole Valley: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Mole Valley?
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 Mole Valley?
£1,551 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 2.4% 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 Mole Valley postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Mole Valley?
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 sharing facilities. From 1 April 2027 the council is to be replaced by the new East Surrey Council. Fees: £868.50 for an HMO licence, with £50 off for members of a recognised landlords' association Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Mole Valley?
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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