DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Stockport
Stockport is largely owner-occupied, with private renting concentrated in the town centre, Edgeley, Reddish and the Heatons. The northern and central parts have Victorian terraces and flat conversions, while Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Marple are mostly inter-war and later family houses. Town-centre regeneration has added new apartment blocks near the station. Prices are among the highest in the North West, so lets tend to be to commuters into Manchester.
Homes sold in Stockport in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1,290 | £349,479 |
| Terraced | 877 | £260,435 |
| Detached | 597 | £566,592 |
| Flat or maisonette | 329 | £179,925 |
| Other | 91 | £918,084 |
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 Stockport check-in
- Victorian terraces in Edgeley and Reddish: photograph cellar walls and floors for damp and note any meter or boiler kept there.
- Flat conversions in the Heatons: note shared hallway condition, fire doors and the keys or fobs for each door.
- New apartment blocks in the town centre: record fob counts, parking permits, bin store access and any intercom handset.
- Stone cottages in Marple and Romiley: check window frames, chimney breasts and any condensation or mould in rear rooms.
- Family semis in Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme: photograph gardens, fences, sheds and garage doors as lets often include them.
Do it yourself in Stockport
- 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 Stockport: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Stockport?
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 Stockport?
£1,125 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 5.4% 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 Stockport postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Stockport?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; only mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities. Fees: £1,190 for a new mandatory HMO licence (£360 on application plus £830 on grant), £1,112 to renew (2026) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Stockport?
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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