DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Plymouth
Plymouth's private rented sector is concentrated in the Victorian terraces close to the centre, especially in Mutley, Greenbank and North Hill, where many homes are let to University of Plymouth students. Stonehouse and Stoke have Georgian and Victorian terraces split into flats, and Devonport and Keyham have dockyard-era terraces, with large regeneration schemes in Devonport. The waterfront has converted warehouses and new apartment blocks, while Plymstock, Plympton and Estover are mostly post-war and later suburban estates. Many homes face exposure to wind and rain off the Sound.
Homes sold in Plymouth in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1,230 | £224,889 |
| Semi-detached | 777 | £271,740 |
| Flat or maisonette | 569 | £147,692 |
| Detached | 257 | £423,614 |
| Other | 75 | £380,417 |
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 Plymouth check-in
- Student houses in Mutley and Greenbank: photograph each bedroom lock, fire doors, alarms and the shared kitchen and bathroom separately.
- Exposed homes facing the Sound and on the hills: record damp and mould, salt marks on windows and rust on railings and fittings.
- Flats in Stonehouse and Stoke's split Victorian houses: note communal hallways, meter cupboards, fire doors and the key count.
- Waterfront apartments in the Barbican and Royal William Yard: note fob counts, parking bays, balconies and any listed-building features.
- Hillside terraces: photograph steps, retaining walls, gutters and the state of rear lanes and yards.
- New-build homes in Sherford: record snagging marks, sealant and new turf, fences and parking.
Do it yourself in Plymouth
- 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 Plymouth: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Plymouth?
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 Plymouth?
£1,004 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 4.7% 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 Plymouth postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Plymouth?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme found; the council's HMO licensing policy says these powers have not been adopted in Plymouth. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from 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 Plymouth?
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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