DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Salford
Salford has one of the fastest-growing private rented sectors in England: more than a quarter of households rented privately in 2021. Much of the growth is in new apartment towers at Salford Quays, MediaCityUK and around Chapel Street, alongside Victorian terraces in Broughton, Ordsall and Eccles where selective licensing applies. Students at the University of Salford rent shared houses around Seedley and Pendleton. Further west, Swinton, Walkden, Worsley and Irlam are mostly owner-occupied suburbs with post-war semis.
Homes sold in Salford in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 838 | £221,386 |
| Semi-detached | 758 | £286,594 |
| Flat or maisonette | 690 | £171,808 |
| Detached | 218 | £413,057 |
| Other | 69 | £619,021 |
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 Salford check-in
- Apartment towers at the Quays and Chapel Street: note fob, key and parking counts, the concierge or post room arrangements and any balcony furniture.
- Flats in high-rise blocks: photograph fire doors, smoke alarms and any notices about cladding or building safety works.
- Victorian terraces in Broughton, Eccles and Ordsall: record the back yard, rear gate, outhouse, gutters and any damp in rear rooms and cellars.
- Student shared houses near the university: photograph each bedroom door lock, the shared kitchen appliances and fire blankets, room by room.
- Homes in a selective licensing area: check the licence and note its number in the report, as landlords must hold one.
Do it yourself in Salford
- 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 Salford: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Salford?
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 Salford?
£1,170 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.3% 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 Salford postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Salford?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers parts of the city: Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park (21 January 2026 to 20 January 2031) and Eccles, Barton and Winton (from 1 September 2022, for five years). Check the council's map for the exact streets. Additional HMO licensing: The citywide additional licensing scheme for three- and four-person HMOs ended on 19 July 2026 and cannot be renewed. The council consulted from 4 February to 15 April 2026 on a new citywide additional licensing scheme for poorly converted blocks of flats (section 257 HMOs); no decision had been found at the last check. Larger HMOs still need a mandatory licence. Fees: £609 for a selective licence in Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park, or £390 for accredited landlords who apply promptly (2026) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Salford?
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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