DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Slough
Slough has one of the largest private rented sectors in the South East: almost a third of households rented privately in 2021, and the share grew faster here than anywhere else in the region. Much of it is Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Chalvey and Upton, inter-war semis, and office blocks converted to flats in the town centre. Shared houses and houses with outbuildings let as separate homes have been a long-standing concern. Being next to Heathrow and on the Elizabeth line keeps demand high.
Homes sold in Slough in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 242 | £405,130 |
| Flat or maisonette | 216 | £216,436 |
| Semi-detached | 202 | £484,239 |
| Detached | 61 | £606,679 |
| Other | 36 | £2,415,490 |
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 Slough check-in
- Converted office blocks in the town centre: note fob, key and post box counts, and photograph windows, ventilation and any condensation or mould.
- Terraces in Chalvey and Upton: photograph rear gardens and any outbuildings, and note whether any outbuilding is part of the let at all.
- Shared houses: photograph each bedroom lock, fire doors, smoke alarms and the shared kitchen, and check whether a licence is needed once the 2026 proposals are decided.
- Homes near Heathrow in Colnbrook and Langley: record the windows and any secondary glazing or acoustic insulation provided.
- Post-war estate homes in Britwell and Cippenham: photograph fencing, sheds and gardens, and the condition of the boiler and radiators.
Do it yourself in Slough
- 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 Slough
Slough town centreChalveyUpton ParkCippenhamBritwellManor ParkLangleyColnbrookWexham
Inventories in Slough: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Slough?
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 Slough?
£1,565 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 2.2% 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 Slough postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Slough?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme in force: the earlier scheme in Chalvey and Slough Central ran from 2019 to 2024. A borough-wide selective scheme for single-household lets was consulted on from 15 July to September 2026; the Cabinet had not decided at the last check. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing in force since the earlier borough-wide scheme ended in 2024. A new borough-wide additional scheme (smaller HMOs with three or four sharers, and poorly converted blocks of flats) was consulted on alongside the selective scheme in 2026. Larger HMOs need a mandatory licence. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Slough?
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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