DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Tameside
Tameside is made up of nine former mill towns east of Manchester, with a large stock of Victorian terraced houses and post-war council-built estates. Private renting grew faster than the regional average between 2011 and 2021, mostly in the older terraces of Ashton, Hyde and Stalybridge. Upland towns such as Mossley and Stalybridge have stone-built terraces on steep streets. Prices and rents are below the Greater Manchester average, attracting renters priced out of the city.
Homes sold in Tameside in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 937 | £184,735 |
| Semi-detached | 648 | £244,590 |
| Detached | 242 | £384,045 |
| Flat or maisonette | 141 | £127,331 |
| Other | 94 | £615,724 |
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 Tameside check-in
- Victorian terraces in Ashton, Hyde and Dukinfield: photograph back yards, cellar walls and any damp low on the walls.
- Stone terraces in Mossley and Stalybridge: check chimney breasts, window reveals and rear walls set into the hillside for damp.
- Flats over shops in town centres: note the separate entrance, stairs, fire door and keys for each door.
- Post-war estate houses in Denton and Hattersley: record window seals, boiler cupboards and any condensation on outside walls.
- Homes on steep streets: photograph steps, handrails, retaining walls and the state of back alleys used for bins.
Do it yourself in Tameside
- 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 Tameside
Ashton-under-LyneStalybridgeHydeDentonDroylsdenDukinfieldMossleyAudenshaw
Inventories in Tameside: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Tameside?
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 Tameside?
£917 a month (ONS, March 2026), up 7.7% 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 Tameside postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Tameside?
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 forming two or more households. Accredited landlords get 10% off the HMO licence fee. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Tameside?
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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