DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in South Kesteven
South Kesteven runs from Grantham in the north to Stamford and the Deepings in the south. Grantham has Victorian terraces, post-war estates and large new developments, and is where most HMOs are; Stamford is known for its limestone Georgian houses and is far more expensive. Bourne and the Deepings have grown with new-build estates for commuters to Peterborough. Private renting rose to nearly one in five households by 2021, and RAF bases nearby add demand for family lets.
Homes sold in South Kesteven in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 646 | £401,018 |
| Semi-detached | 453 | £240,704 |
| Terraced | 351 | £214,230 |
| Flat or maisonette | 80 | £132,718 |
| Other | 35 | £530,369 |
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 Kesteven check-in
- Victorian terraces in Grantham: record the back yard, rear gate, gutters and any damp on rear walls and in cellars.
- Stone Georgian houses in Stamford: photograph sash windows, shutters, fireplaces and any damp on solid walls; many are listed, so note original features.
- New-build estates in Bourne, the Deepings and south Grantham: photograph snagging items, sealant, paintwork and the garden.
- Shared houses in Grantham: photograph each bedroom lock, fire doors, smoke alarms and the shared kitchen, and check the HMO licence for five or more sharers.
- Village homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank and gauge level or LPG tank, and any septic tank or treatment plant cover.
Do it yourself in South Kesteven
- 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 Kesteven
GranthamStamfordBourneThe DeepingsBarrowbyColsterworthCorby GlenGreat GonerbyLong Bennington
Letting in South Kesteven
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in South Kesteven
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 Kesteven postcode.
Inventories in South Kesteven: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in South Kesteven?
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 Kesteven?
£841 a month (ONS, June 2026), about the same as 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 Kesteven postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in South Kesteven?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more occupiers from two or more households need a mandatory licence, whatever the number of storeys. Councillors have called for tighter controls on small HMOs in Grantham, but no wider licensing was in force at the last check. Fees: £1,133.50 for a new five-bedroom HMO licence (Part A £570.50 plus Part B £563), more for extra bedrooms (2026/27) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in South Kesteven?
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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