DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Rutland
Rutland is England's smallest county, almost all rural, with Oakham and Uppingham as its only towns. Much of the older housing is built of local limestone and ironstone, often thatched or with Collyweston slate roofs, and many villages are conservation areas. Private renting is below the national average; a large part of the rented stock is family houses near the barracks at Cottesmore and Edith Weston, and cottages in the villages. Prices are high for the East Midlands.
Homes sold in Rutland in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 208 | £529,910 |
| Terraced | 111 | £250,689 |
| Semi-detached | 87 | £283,498 |
| Flat or maisonette | 18 | £168,417 |
| Other | 15 | £620,300 |
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 Rutland check-in
- Stone cottages: photograph walls inside for damp, chimney breasts, beams and low doorways, and the condition of any open fire or wood burner.
- Thatched roofs: note the visible condition of the thatch, ridge and netting, and record smoke alarms and any fire-safety notes for the property.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: photograph the oil tank, its gauge level and the boiler, or the LPG tank and meter reading.
- Homes with private drainage: record the location and condition of the septic tank or treatment plant cover and any service record left.
- Former service family homes near the barracks: photograph kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and gardens, as these are often refurbished before letting.
Do it yourself in Rutland
- 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 Rutland
OakhamUppinghamCottesmoreEdith WestonKettonEmpinghamGreat CastertonLangham
Inventories in Rutland: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Rutland?
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 Rutland?
£969 a month (ONS, February 2026), up 7.4% 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 Rutland postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Rutland?
Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found: the council's housing standards service (shared with Peterborough City Council) runs the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households, and local reports say Rutland has very few, if any, licensed HMOs. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Rutland?
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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