DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Redcar and Cleveland
Redcar and Cleveland mixes industrial Teesside, seaside towns and the villages of East Cleveland. South Bank, Grangetown, Eston and Normanby grew around the steel and chemical works, with Victorian terraces and large post-war estates, and South Bank had selective licensing until 2024. Redcar, Marske and Saltburn have Victorian seaside terraces, and East Cleveland's former ironstone-mining villages such as Brotton, Skelton, Loftus and Carlin How have terraced rows where private renting is common. Prices are among the lowest in the North East.
Homes sold in Redcar and Cleveland in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 631 | £167,362 |
| Terraced | 420 | £108,382 |
| Detached | 264 | £287,168 |
| Flat or maisonette | 47 | £112,787 |
| Other | 36 | £220,908 |
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 Redcar and Cleveland check-in
- Seafront homes in Redcar, Marske and Saltburn: photograph salt marks, rust on window fittings and damp on exposed walls.
- Victorian terraces in South Bank and East Cleveland villages: record damp at the base of walls, back yards, rear lanes and any boarded neighbouring houses.
- Saltburn's tall brick terraces: photograph sash windows, chimneys and gutters, and stairs in homes split into flats.
- Post-war estate homes in Eston, Normanby and Grangetown: photograph gardens, fences, sheds and older boilers.
- Rural cottages near Guisborough and the moors: photograph stoves, chimneys and any oil tank or LPG supply with the fuel level.
Do it yourself in Redcar and Cleveland
- 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 Redcar and Cleveland
RedcarDormanstownMarske-by-the-SeaSaltburn-by-the-SeaSouth BankEston and NormanbyGrangetownGuisboroughBrotton and SkeltonLoftus and Carlin How
Letting in Redcar and Cleveland
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in Redcar and Cleveland
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 Redcar and Cleveland postcode.
Inventories in Redcar and Cleveland: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Redcar and Cleveland?
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 Redcar and Cleveland?
£645 a month (ONS, May 2026), up 3.6% 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 Redcar and Cleveland postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Redcar and Cleveland?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing ran in South Bank from 2018 until 24 March 2024; we could not confirm a renewal. In 2025 the council said it was reviewing the case for selective licensing in East Cleveland villages such as Brotton and Carlin How. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Redcar and Cleveland?
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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