DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Tamworth
Tamworth is a compact borough that grew rapidly from the 1960s as an overspill town for Birmingham, so most homes are post-war and 1970s to 1980s estate houses. Private renting is below the West Midlands average and concentrated near the town centre and in former council houses bought under right to buy. The council knows of around 131 HMOs and has consulted on licensing smaller ones. Prices are below the regional average.
Homes sold in Tamworth in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 264 | £239,086 |
| Detached | 219 | £370,175 |
| Terraced | 200 | £201,610 |
| Flat or maisonette | 80 | £129,911 |
| Other | 22 | £609,105 |
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 Tamworth check-in
- 1970s and 1980s estate houses in Belgrave and Stonydelph: photograph window seals, garages in blocks and shared paths and parking courts.
- Former council houses bought under right to buy: check boilers, wiring and any non-standard construction noted on the paperwork.
- Small HMOs near the town centre: record each bedroom lock and key, fire doors, alarms and the shared kitchen.
- Victorian terraces near the castle: photograph back yards, rear walls and any damp in rear rooms.
- Homes near the Rivers Tame and Anker: check ground floors and walls for damp or past flood marks.
Do it yourself in Tamworth
- 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 Tamworth
Town centre and CastleGlascoteWilnecoteBelgraveStonydelphAmingtonLeyfields and GillwayDosthill
Inventories in Tamworth: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Tamworth?
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 Tamworth?
£925 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 0.5% 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 Tamworth postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Tamworth?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme in force yet. The council consulted from May to 20 August 2026 on licensing smaller HMOs with three or four occupants; no decision had been announced at the last check. HMOs with five or more occupants already need a mandatory licence. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Tamworth?
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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