DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Solihull
Solihull is one of the most owner-occupied boroughs in the West Midlands. The south, around Solihull town, Knowle, Dorridge and Balsall Common, is mostly inter-war and post-war semi-detached and detached family housing, much of it in the Green Belt. The north, around Chelmsley Wood, Kingshurst and Smith's Wood, was built as overspill housing for Birmingham in the 1960s and 70s and has more social and ex-council homes now let privately. Lets near the airport, the NEC and Jaguar Land Rover draw workers and commuters.
Homes sold in Solihull in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 769 | £362,347 |
| Detached | 525 | £649,237 |
| Terraced | 410 | £270,439 |
| Flat or maisonette | 352 | £180,808 |
| Other | 60 | £767,279 |
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 Solihull check-in
- Ex-council houses and maisonettes in Chelmsley Wood and Kingshurst: record the boiler, fencing, communal stairs, bin stores and door entry system.
- Larger family homes in Knowle, Dorridge and Shirley: photograph gardens, hedges, garages, driveways and conservatories, which tenants are often expected to keep up.
- Flats in Solihull town centre: note fob, key and parking permit counts and the post box and bin store arrangements.
- Homes near Birmingham Airport in Elmdon and Marston Green: record the windows and any secondary glazing or acoustic insulation.
- Tower blocks in the north of the borough: photograph fire doors, smoke alarms and any building safety notices in the communal areas.
Do it yourself in Solihull
- 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 Solihull: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Solihull?
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 Solihull?
£1,279 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.2% 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 Solihull postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Solihull?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more people forming more than one household need a mandatory licence. The council's housing strategy says it will review the need for additional licensing of smaller HMOs. Fees: £1,075 for a mandatory HMO licence, with a £108 discount for NRLA members Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Solihull?
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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