DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Rugby
Rugby grew faster than anywhere else in the West Midlands between 2011 and 2021, with large new-build communities such as Houlton and Cawston. Older housing is concentrated in the Victorian terraces of New Bilton and around the town centre, where much of the private renting and a growing number of HMOs are found. Bilton, Hillmorton and Brownsover are mostly inter-war, post-war and 1970s–80s estates, and the rural villages have period cottages, some thatched.
Homes sold in Rugby in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 377 | £282,215 |
| Detached | 334 | £473,951 |
| Terraced | 291 | £225,817 |
| Flat or maisonette | 123 | £136,044 |
| Other | 22 | £756,299 |
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 Rugby check-in
- New-build homes in Houlton and Cawston: photograph snagging marks, sealant, new turf and fences, parking spaces and any shared management areas.
- Victorian terraces in New Bilton and near the centre: record damp at the base of walls, rear yards and alleys and where bins are kept.
- Shared houses in the town: note the HMO licence number where needed and photograph each bedroom lock, fire doors and alarms.
- Thatched and period cottages in Dunchurch and the villages: photograph thatch, chimneys, stoves and any oil tank with the fuel level.
- Town-centre apartments: note fob and key counts, the intercom and allocated parking.
Do it yourself in Rugby
- 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 Rugby: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Rugby?
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 Rugby?
£1,046 a month (ONS, July 2026), up 5.4% 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 Rugby postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Rugby?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme found. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; the council licenses HMOs under the national mandatory scheme (five or more people from two or more households) and publishes a register. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Rugby?
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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