DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Stafford
Stafford borough is the county town of Stafford, the canal town of Stone, and a large rural area of villages and farmland between Cannock Chase and the Shropshire border. Homes range from Victorian terraces near Stafford's centre to large post-war estates and recent new-build developments, with Georgian and older cottages in Eccleshall and the villages. Private renting is a little below average; the barracks at Beaconside add demand for family lets. HMOs are licensed only under the national scheme.
Homes sold in Stafford in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 490 | £393,911 |
| Semi-detached | 455 | £243,992 |
| Terraced | 341 | £205,004 |
| Flat or maisonette | 112 | £138,155 |
| Other | 38 | £763,867 |
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 Stafford check-in
- Victorian terraces near Stafford town centre: record the back yard, rear gate, gutters and any damp in rear rooms and cellars.
- Canal-side homes in Stone and Great Haywood: check for damp, condensation and mould in ground-floor rooms and photograph moorings or gardens that run to the towpath.
- Homes near the River Sow and Trent: check ground floors and gardens for signs of past flooding.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank and gauge level or LPG tank, and any septic tank or treatment plant cover.
- New-build estates around Stafford and Stone: photograph snagging items, sealant, paintwork and the garden, and note any estate management charge areas.
Do it yourself in Stafford
- 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 Stafford: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Stafford?
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 Stafford?
£902 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 6.5% 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 Stafford postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Stafford?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only larger HMOs, rented to five or more people from more than one household who share facilities, need a mandatory licence. Fees: £858.15 for a five-year HMO licence for up to eight bedrooms (first application), £738.70 to renew, 10% off for accredited landlords (2026/27) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Stafford?
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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