DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in North Somerset
Weston-super-Mare holds much of North Somerset's private rented stock, especially in the Victorian villas and terraces near the centre and seafront, many of them converted into flats. Clevedon has similar seaside period homes, while Portishead has grown fast with new-build estates and marina apartments. Nailsea, Worle and the villages are mainly owner-occupied family homes, and large new estates continue around Weston at Locking Castle and Haywood Village.
Homes sold in North Somerset in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 737 | £344,585 |
| Detached | 705 | £532,150 |
| Terraced | 567 | £288,717 |
| Flat or maisonette | 481 | £201,251 |
| Other | 88 | £528,945 |
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 Somerset check-in
- Converted flats in Weston's Victorian villas: photograph shared hallways, meter cupboards and fire doors, and note which keys open which doors.
- Seafront homes in Weston and Clevedon: record salt marks and corrosion on window frames, railings and external doors.
- Marina apartments in Portishead: note fob and key counts, parking bays and the condition of balconies.
- New-build homes in Haywood Village and Portishead: photograph snagging marks, sealant around baths and the state of new turf and fences.
- Stone cottages in the Mendip villages: photograph damp patches, chimneys, stoves and any oil tank or LPG supply.
Do it yourself in North Somerset
- 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 Somerset
Weston-super-Mare town centreWorleLocking Castle and Haywood VillageClevedonPortisheadNailseaYatton and CongresburyLong AshtonWinscombe and Banwell
Letting in North Somerset
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in North Somerset
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 Somerset postcode.
Inventories in North Somerset: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in North Somerset?
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 Somerset?
£1,209 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.2% 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 Somerset postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in North Somerset?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. A scheme proposed in 2016 for Central ward and part of Hillside in Weston-super-Mare was dropped after a legal challenge by landlords. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people forming two or more households) applies. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in North Somerset?
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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