DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in South Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire is a ring of around a hundred villages around Cambridge, with no large town of its own. Older homes are thatched and timber-framed cottages and Victorian brick terraces in the villages, but much of the recent growth is in new settlements such as Cambourne, Northstowe and the edges of Cambridge. Private renting is below the national average, but rents are high because of demand from the city's universities, hospitals and science parks. The council runs its own lettings service for private landlords.
Homes sold in South Cambridgeshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 551 | £662,208 |
| Semi-detached | 418 | £412,375 |
| Terraced | 289 | £331,762 |
| Flat or maisonette | 84 | £211,739 |
| Other | 59 | £1,116,888 |
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 South Cambridgeshire check-in
- New-build homes in Cambourne, Northstowe and on the edge of Cambridge: photograph snagging items, sealant, paintwork and gardens, and note who maintains shared green spaces.
- Thatched and timber-framed cottages: record the visible condition of the thatch, beams and plaster, and photograph smoke alarms and any wood burner.
- Village homes off the gas grid: photograph the oil tank and gauge level, or the LPG tank, and any septic tank or treatment plant cover.
- Homes near the science parks let to research staff: note the furniture and appliances in detail, as many lets are furnished and short.
- Fenland-edge villages such as Cottenham: check for damp, cracks from ground movement and the condition of drains and gutters.
Do it yourself in South Cambridgeshire
- 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 South Cambridgeshire
CambourneNorthstoweHiston and ImpingtonSawstonGreat ShelfordCottenhamTrumpington MeadowsBassingbourn and MelbournLinton
Letting in South Cambridgeshire
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in South Cambridgeshire
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any South Cambridgeshire postcode.
Inventories in South Cambridgeshire: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in South Cambridgeshire?
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 South Cambridgeshire?
£1,407 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 3.0% 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 South Cambridgeshire postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in South Cambridgeshire?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only HMOs that fall under the national mandatory scheme (five or more people from two or more households) need a licence. Fees: £869 for a five-year HMO licence for up to five bedrooms plus £35 for each extra bedroom; renewal £528 (2025/26) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in South Cambridgeshire?
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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