DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Stevenage
Stevenage was the first post-war new town, designated in 1946, and most homes are 1950s to 1970s terraces, maisonettes and flats built in self-contained neighbourhoods with footpaths and cycleways. Social renting is high, at more than a quarter of households, and many former council homes are now let privately. The Old Town has older period houses, and the town centre is being rebuilt with new apartment blocks. Fast trains to London keep rental demand strong.
Homes sold in Stevenage in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 358 | £334,719 |
| Flat or maisonette | 100 | £194,259 |
| Semi-detached | 99 | £420,638 |
| Detached | 71 | £560,754 |
| Other | 11 | £508,934 |
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 Stevenage check-in
- Former council terraces and maisonettes in Bedwell, Shephall and Broadwater: photograph the boiler, windows, fencing and any shared garden, bin store and stair areas.
- Homes of non-traditional 1950s and 60s construction: note any cracking, condensation and mould on outside walls, and photograph extractor fans and window vents.
- New apartment blocks in the regenerated town centre: note fob, key and parking permit counts, the post box and bin store, and any balcony furniture.
- Garage courts behind new-town terraces: record whether a garage or parking space is included, its key or remote and its condition.
- Period cottages in the Old Town: photograph sash windows, chimney breasts and any damp on solid walls.
Do it yourself in Stevenage
- 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 Stevenage
Old TownTown CentreBedwellShephallBroadwaterChellsPin GreenSt Nicholas and Martins WoodSymonds Green
Inventories in Stevenage: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Stevenage?
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 Stevenage?
£1,440 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 4.4% 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 Stevenage postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Stevenage?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed when a home is rented to five or more people who form more than one household (the national mandatory scheme), handled by the Environmental Health and Licensing Team, which also inspects HMOs. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Stevenage?
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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