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Inventory and check-in reports in Surrey Heath

Surrey Heath is a largely owner-occupied borough on the Surrey and Hampshire border, with prices well above the national average. Private renting is concentrated in Camberley and Frimley, where there are flats, older terraces and homes let to hospital and military staff. The former Deepcut barracks has become a large new-build estate. The villages have many large detached houses on wooded plots.

Average rent£1,510£1,510 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 2.0% on a year earlier Source
Average house price£458,000£458,000 (UK HPI, August 2026, provisional), up 1.5% on a year earlier Source
Homes sold, last 12 months925Average price paid £557,690 (HM Land Registry)
Households renting privately15.4%15.4% of households rent privately (Census 2021), up from 12.1% in 2011 Source
Council tax£2,554£2,554 average Band D before parish precepts, including Surrey County Council (with fire) and police (2026/27) Source
Landlord licensingNoneWhat it means for you

Homes sold in Surrey Heath in the last 12 months

TypeSalesAverage price
Detached334£774,382
Semi-detached246£486,778
Flat or maisonette187£244,780
Terraced143£386,763
Other15£2,426,093

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 Surrey Heath check-in

  • Homes on wooded heathland plots: photograph gutters, roofs, driveways and trees close to the house, as leaves and roots cause problems.
  • New-build homes at Mindenhurst, Deepcut: note snagging marks, fences, turf, allocated parking and any management company rules.
  • Flats in Camberley town centre: record fob and key counts, parking permits, bin store access and the intercom handset.
  • Large detached houses in Windlesham and Chobham: photograph gardens, outbuildings, gates and any alarm panels and codes.
  • Lets to hospital or military staff in Frimley: record furniture supplied and its condition, as many are let furnished.

Do it yourself in Surrey Heath

  • 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.

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Questions

Inventories in Surrey Heath: questions

How much does an inventory clerk cost in Surrey Heath?

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 Surrey Heath?

£1,510 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 2.0% 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 Surrey Heath postcode.

Do landlords need a licence in Surrey Heath?

Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to properties with five or more people forming two or more households. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.

Can I do my own check-in inventory in Surrey Heath?

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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