DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Sutton
Sutton is a mainly suburban borough of interwar semis and terraces, with older Victorian cottages in Carshalton and the large St Helier cottage estate on the Merton border. Home ownership is high (64.4% in 2021) and private renting is below the London average, at 20.3% of households. Sutton town centre has the most flats, including office-to-flat conversions and new blocks, and the borough’s grammar schools draw families who rent whole houses.
Homes sold in Sutton in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Flat or maisonette | 581 | £286,762 |
| Terraced | 465 | £490,153 |
| Semi-detached | 373 | £613,830 |
| Detached | 97 | £986,290 |
| Other | 39 | £790,663 |
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 Sutton check-in
- Interwar semis: photograph garages, side passages, gates and fences, and the condition of the front and back gardens.
- Bay windows and older double glazing: photograph seals, handles and locks, and any mist between the panes.
- Extensions and loft conversions are common: photograph ceilings and corners for cracks or damp staining, and note rooflights.
- Town-centre flats, including converted offices: photograph the communal entrance, lift, post boxes and bin store, and record fob and key counts.
- Older cottages in Carshalton: photograph solid walls and floors for damp, and any open fireplaces or wood burners.
- Photograph the boiler, stopcock and meters, and test and photograph each smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.
Do it yourself in Sutton
- 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 Sutton
SuttonCheamBelmontCarshaltonSt HelierWallingtonHackbridgeWorcester Park
Inventories in Sutton: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Sutton?
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 Sutton?
£1,553 a month (ONS, July 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 Sutton postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Sutton?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: Additional licensing covers the whole borough from 22 March 2026 (designated 22 December 2025, for up to five years), for HMOs of three or more people in two or more households that don't need a mandatory licence. Fees: £319.40 per letting for a licence of up to five years, under both the mandatory and additional schemes; the council's assisted application service costs £350 per property. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Sutton?
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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