DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in South Hams
South Hams is a rural and coastal district between Plymouth and Torbay, with Dartmoor to the north. Many homes are stone or slate-hung cottages and period town houses in Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Modbury, and a high share in places like Salcombe and Dartmouth are second homes or holiday lets, which keeps long-term rentals scarce. Larger estates are in Ivybridge and the new town of Sherford. Few HMOs need a licence here.
Homes sold in South Hams in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 349 | £600,208 |
| Terraced | 286 | £306,037 |
| Semi-detached | 216 | £342,486 |
| Flat or maisonette | 109 | £274,260 |
| Other | 63 | £555,598 |
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 Hams check-in
- Coastal homes in Dartmouth, Salcombe and the estuary villages: check window frames, outside paint and metal fittings for salt corrosion, and photograph damp in north-facing rooms.
- Stone and cob cottages: photograph walls inside for damp, beams and uneven floors, and the condition of any wood burner or open fire.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank and gauge level or LPG tank, and any septic tank or treatment plant cover.
- Homes on steep streets in Totnes and Dartmouth: photograph steps, handrails, retaining walls and parking arrangements, which are often disputed.
- New-build homes in Sherford and Ivybridge: photograph snagging items, sealant, paintwork and the garden, and note who maintains shared areas.
Do it yourself in South Hams
- 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 Hams
TotnesDartmouthKingsbridgeSalcombeIvybridgeSherfordModburySouth BrentWembury and Yealmpton
Inventories in South Hams: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in South Hams?
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 Hams?
£1,005 a month (ONS, June 2026), up 2.9% 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 Hams postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in South Hams?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed only for HMOs let to five or more people forming two or more households (the national mandatory scheme). Fees: £446.40 for a five-year HMO licence plus a £144 fit and proper person fee Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in South Hams?
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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