DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire brings together Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden and the towns and villages of the Nene valley. Private lets are often Victorian terraces built for the shoe industry in Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden, new-town houses in Corby and new-build homes on the large urban extensions. The villages and Oundle have limestone and ironstone cottages, many listed.
Homes sold in North Northamptonshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1,304 | £268,042 |
| Detached | 1,085 | £408,056 |
| Terraced | 1,058 | £208,238 |
| Flat or maisonette | 251 | £130,999 |
| Other | 108 | £1,924,463 |
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 North Northamptonshire check-in
- Victorian shoe-town terraces in Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden: photograph the rear yard, alley access, gutters and any damp in back kitchens.
- 1950s to 1970s new-town houses in Corby: photograph windows, flat-roof sections, cladding and any condensation or mould.
- New-build homes at Priors Hall, Hanwood Park and Stanton Cross: record snagging marks, sealant and any cracks so they are noted before the tenancy.
- Ironstone and limestone cottages in the villages and Oundle: record damp patches, flaking mortar and any wood burner and flue.
- Homes near the River Nene: note any signs of past flooding on floors and lower walls.
Do it yourself in North Northamptonshire
- 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 North Northamptonshire
KetteringCorbyWellingboroughRushdenRaunds and IrthlingboroughDesborough and RothwellOundleThrapston
Letting in North Northamptonshire
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in North Northamptonshire
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any North Northamptonshire postcode.
Inventories in North Northamptonshire: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in North Northamptonshire?
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 North Northamptonshire?
£992 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 5.2% 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 North Northamptonshire postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in North Northamptonshire?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme is listed on the council's site. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme is listed: HMOs with five or more occupants from more than one household need the national mandatory licence, whatever the number of floors. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in North Northamptonshire?
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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