DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Shropshire
Shropshire is a large rural county with Shrewsbury as its main town and a ring of market towns: Oswestry, Ludlow, Bridgnorth, Market Drayton and Whitchurch. Older homes include timber-framed and Georgian town houses, stone and brick cottages, and farm conversions, many of them listed or in conservation areas. Much of the countryside is off the gas grid. Private renting is a little below the national average, and HMOs are found mainly in Shrewsbury.
Homes sold in Shropshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1,284 | £420,677 |
| Semi-detached | 1,051 | £264,954 |
| Terraced | 699 | £224,885 |
| Flat or maisonette | 230 | £166,520 |
| Other | 147 | £518,173 |
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 Shropshire check-in
- Rural homes off the gas grid: photograph the oil tank, its gauge level and the boiler, or the LPG tank and meter, and note any wood burner and its sweep record.
- Cottages and farm conversions with private drainage: record the septic tank or treatment plant cover and any service record left for the tenant.
- Timber-framed and listed houses in Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Much Wenlock: photograph beams, uneven floors, old windows and any damp or cracks in plaster.
- Homes near the Severn in Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth: check ground floors, skirting boards and gardens for signs of past flooding.
- New-build estates around Shrewsbury and Shifnal: photograph snagging items, sealant, paintwork and the garden, and note who maintains shared areas.
Do it yourself in Shropshire
- 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 Shropshire
ShrewsburyOswestryLudlowBridgnorthMarket DraytonWhitchurchChurch StrettonWemShifnalMuch Wenlock
Inventories in Shropshire: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Shropshire?
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 Shropshire?
£823 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 4.3% 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 Shropshire postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Shropshire?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme (the council's 2026 civil penalty policy notes there are no selective licensing areas). Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory licence, whatever the number of storeys. Fees: £1,200 for an HMO licence for up to five bedrooms plus £170 for each extra bedroom, valid five years (2024/25 application form) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Shropshire?
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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