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Inventory and check-in reports in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames has one of the lowest shares of private renting among London’s riverside boroughs (24.7% in 2021) and most homes are owner-occupied. The stock is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis, with Georgian houses around Richmond and Twickenham and many conservation areas. Lets are often whole family houses or flats in period conversions; there are also riverside apartment blocks and some student lets near St Mary’s University in Strawberry Hill. Prices are among the highest in outer London.

Average rent£2,333£2,333 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 4.4% on a year earlier Source
Average house price£813,931£813,931 (UK HPI, August 2026), unchanged on a year earlier Source
Homes sold, last 12 months1,698Average price paid £896,094 (HM Land Registry)
Households renting privately24.7%24.7% of households rent privately (Census 2021), up from 21.8% in 2011 Source
Council tax£2,486.10£2,486.10 (Band D, 2026/27, including the GLA precept of £510.51) Source
Landlord licensingHMOsWhat it means for you

Homes sold in Richmond upon Thames in the last 12 months

TypeSalesAverage price
Flat or maisonette643£512,275
Terraced559£973,581
Semi-detached337£1,159,964
Detached99£1,812,951
Other60£1,292,561

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 Richmond upon Thames check-in

  • Sash windows in the Georgian and Victorian houses: photograph cords, catches, locks and any rot or flaking paint on sills.
  • Period features such as fireplaces, cornicing and original floorboards: photograph them close up, as marks and chips here are often disputed.
  • Gardens are a big part of many lets: photograph lawns, borders, fences, sheds and any garden furniture, and note who maintains them.
  • Homes near the Thames in Kew, Barnes, Twickenham and Teddington: photograph walls, skirting and any cellar for signs of damp, and note any flood barriers or sandbags provided.
  • Riverside apartment blocks: photograph the communal entrance, lift, parking space and bin store, and record fob, key and remote counts.
  • In period conversions, photograph the shared hallway and stairs and note who is responsible for them.

Do it yourself in Richmond upon Thames

  • 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.

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Neighbourhoods

Areas of Richmond upon Thames

RichmondKewTwickenhamSt MargaretsWhittonTeddingtonHamptonHamBarnesEast Sheen and Mortlake

Letting in Richmond upon Thames

Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.

Renting in Richmond upon Thames

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 Richmond upon Thames postcode.
Questions

Inventories in Richmond upon Thames: questions

How much does an inventory clerk cost in Richmond upon Thames?

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 Richmond upon Thames?

£2,333 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 4.4% 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 Richmond upon Thames postcode.

Do landlords need a licence in Richmond upon Thames?

Selective licensing: None found: the council’s licensing page describes no selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: The council’s page describes mandatory HMO licensing only (five or more people in two or more households sharing facilities). One commercial guide claims an additional scheme from 1 February 2026, but the council’s own pages do not show one, so check with the council before relying on either. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.

Can I do my own check-in inventory in Richmond upon Thames?

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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