DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in South Staffordshire
South Staffordshire is a rural and commuter district wrapped around the west and north of Wolverhampton and the Black Country, mostly Green Belt. Homes are mainly inter-war and post-war semis, bungalows and detached houses in large villages such as Codsall, Perton, Wombourne and Penkridge, with Georgian cottages in Brewood and Kinver. Private renting is among the lowest in England, at about one household in ten. There are no towns of any size, so few shared houses.
Homes sold in South Staffordshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 388 | £263,074 |
| Detached | 363 | £454,426 |
| Terraced | 164 | £236,722 |
| Flat or maisonette | 62 | £153,631 |
| Other | 34 | £956,630 |
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 Staffordshire check-in
- Post-war semis and bungalows in Codsall, Perton and Wombourne: photograph gardens, fences, garages and driveways, which tenants are often expected to keep up.
- Former mining villages such as Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley: record any cracks in walls or ceilings and doors that stick, which may come from old ground movement.
- Period cottages in Brewood and Kinver: photograph damp on solid walls, beams, chimney breasts and any wood burner.
- Canal-side homes along the Shropshire Union and Staffordshire and Worcestershire canals: check for damp, condensation and mould in ground-floor rooms.
- Rural 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 Staffordshire
- 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 Staffordshire
Codsall and BilbrookPertonWombournePenkridgeCheslyn Hay and Great WyrleyFeatherstoneKinverBrewoodSwindon and Himley
Letting in South Staffordshire
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in South Staffordshire
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 Staffordshire postcode.
Inventories in South Staffordshire: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in South Staffordshire?
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 Staffordshire?
£945 a month (ONS, May 2026), up 5.7% 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 Staffordshire postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in South Staffordshire?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more people in two or more households need a mandatory licence. Smaller HMOs with three or four sharers need no licence but must follow the HMO management and fire safety rules. Fees: £704 for an HMO licence (council page) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in South Staffordshire?
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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