DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Newham
Newham has one of the highest shares of private renting in London, with nearly four in ten households renting from a private landlord in 2021. Much of the private stock is Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses in Forest Gate, Manor Park and East Ham, often let to sharers or large households, while Stratford, the Olympic Park and the Royal Docks have thousands of new-build flats, many of them build-to-rent. Canning Town and Custom House are going through large estate regeneration.
Homes sold in Newham in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 650 | £491,176 |
| Flat or maisonette | 646 | £357,515 |
| Other | 39 | £3,698,031 |
| Semi-detached | 37 | £519,526 |
| Detached | 7 | £633,643 |
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 Newham check-in
- Terraced houses let to sharers: photograph each bedroom, its lock and furniture, the fire doors and the smoke and heat alarms.
- Extended Victorian terraces: photograph rear extensions, loft rooms and the joins between old and new walls for cracks or damp.
- Build-to-rent flats in Stratford and E20: record fobs, parcel room and bike store access, and photograph the heating unit, balcony and any fitted appliances.
- Damp and mould in older terraces: photograph bathroom ceilings, window reveals and the corners of outside walls.
- Dockside flats in the Royal Docks: photograph windows, balcony doors and seals, and note any communal heating meter readings.
Do it yourself in Newham
- 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 Newham: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Newham?
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 Newham?
£1,931 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 Newham postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Newham?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers every ward except Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park, from 1 June 2023 for five years, for privately rented homes that do not need an HMO licence. Additional HMO licensing: Additional HMO licensing covers every ward except Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park, for homes let to three or more people forming two or more households, from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2027. Fees: A selective licence costs £750 (£400 on application, £350 later) and an additional HMO licence £1,250 (£400 and £850), each for up to five years; homes not let before with an EPC of C or better pay less (£400 and £800). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Newham?
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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