DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Test Valley
Test Valley runs from Andover in the north to Romsey and the edge of Southampton in the south. Andover grew as a London overspill town, so much of its housing is post-war estates, with large new-build areas added recently. Romsey and the river villages have older period homes, and many rural cottages are thatched or listed. Private renting is below the South East average, with some lets to military families from the nearby army bases.
Homes sold in Test Valley in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 417 | £626,407 |
| Terraced | 366 | £304,223 |
| Semi-detached | 302 | £364,770 |
| Flat or maisonette | 174 | £199,237 |
| Other | 48 | £1,382,351 |
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 Test Valley check-in
- Thatched cottages in the Test valley villages: photograph the thatch, chimneys, low beams and any damp in old walls.
- Overspill estate homes in Andover: check window seals, garages in blocks and shared paths and parking courts.
- New-build homes at Augusta Park and Picket Twenty: note snagging marks, fences, turf and any management company areas.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank or LPG supply, fuel level and boiler service label.
- Homes near the River Test in Romsey and Stockbridge: check ground floors and walls for damp or past flood marks.
Do it yourself in Test Valley
- 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.
Inventories in Test Valley: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Test Valley?
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 Test Valley?
£1,235 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 6.6% 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 Test Valley postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Test Valley?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more occupants, whatever the number of storeys. Fees: £466 to apply for a mandatory HMO licence plus £255 once it is granted (£383 to renew), 2026/27 Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Test Valley?
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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