DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Tandridge
Tandridge is a largely rural, owner-occupied district in the Green Belt on the edge of London, with some of the highest prices in the South East. Private renting is below the regional average, with lets concentrated in Caterham, Whyteleafe and Oxted, close to the railway lines into London. The council has used an Article 4 Direction to control small HMOs in Caterham and Whyteleafe. The villages have many period cottages and large detached houses.
Homes sold in Tandridge in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 223 | £886,448 |
| Semi-detached | 223 | £511,195 |
| Flat or maisonette | 163 | £280,105 |
| Terraced | 148 | £468,518 |
| Other | 23 | £966,239 |
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 Tandridge check-in
- Hillside homes in Caterham and Whyteleafe: photograph steps, driveways, retaining walls and sloping gardens.
- Period cottages in Lingfield and Godstone: check beams, low doorways, small windows and any damp in older walls.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank or LPG supply, fuel level and boiler service label.
- Flats in converted barracks and office buildings in Caterham: note fob counts, parking, bin stores and communal areas.
- Large detached houses: photograph gardens, outbuildings, gates, garage doors and any alarm panels and codes.
Do it yourself in Tandridge
- 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 Tandridge
CaterhamWhyteleafeWarlinghamOxted and Hurst GreenLingfieldGodstoneEdenbridge fringe and FelbridgeSmallfield and Burstow
Inventories in Tandridge: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Tandridge?
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 Tandridge?
£1,649 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 5.7% 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 Tandridge postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Tandridge?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people forming two or more households. Separately, an Article 4 Direction from 9 February 2026 means planning permission is needed to turn a house into a small HMO in Caterham Valley, Caterham on the Hill and Whyteleafe. Fees: £868.50 for a five-year mandatory HMO licence Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Tandridge?
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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