DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Stroud
Stroud is a district of Cotswold stone towns in the Five Valleys, with old mill buildings, steep terraced streets and many listed or conservation-area homes. Private renting is below the national average, with lets concentrated in Stroud, Stonehouse, Dursley and Cam. Large new-build estates have been added around Stonehouse, Cam and the edge of Gloucester. Rural villages have stone cottages, some off the gas grid.
Homes sold in Stroud in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 435 | £553,228 |
| Semi-detached | 372 | £347,460 |
| Terraced | 292 | £287,668 |
| Flat or maisonette | 122 | £158,430 |
| Other | 56 | £446,662 |
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 Stroud check-in
- Cotswold stone cottages and terraces: photograph thick walls, window reveals and any damp patches or flaking limewash.
- Hillside homes in Stroud and Nailsworth: record steps, retaining walls, sloping gardens and access paths.
- Converted mill flats in the valleys: note shared entrances, lifts, parking and any signs of damp near the water.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: photograph the oil tank or LPG supply, fuel level and boiler service label.
- New-build estates at Great Oldbury and Cam: note snagging marks, fences, turf and allocated parking.
Do it yourself in Stroud
- 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 Stroud
Stroud townStonehouseDursleyCamNailsworthWotton-under-EdgePainswickHardwicke and Quedgeley edge
Inventories in Stroud: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Stroud?
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 Stroud?
£1,047 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 Stroud postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Stroud?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households, and the council publishes a register of licensed HMOs. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Stroud?
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.
Nearby areas
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