DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Thurrock
Thurrock sits on the Thames east of London, with former dock and industrial towns such as Grays and Tilbury, post-war London overspill estates at South Ockendon and Aveley, and large modern developments at Chafford Hundred. Private renting rose faster than the regional average between 2011 and 2021, and the council introduced selective and additional licensing in 2025 and 2026. Many tenants commute into London on the c2c line. Regeneration is under way at Purfleet and around Grays town centre.
Homes sold in Thurrock in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 549 | £334,809 |
| Semi-detached | 435 | £406,889 |
| Flat or maisonette | 294 | £202,157 |
| Detached | 155 | £656,209 |
| Other | 48 | £1,244,279 |
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 Thurrock check-in
- Homes in the selective licensing wards: record smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and keep the licence, gas and EICR certificates with the report.
- Flats in Chafford Hundred and Purfleet: note fob and key counts, allocated parking, bin store access and communal area condition.
- Post-war estate homes in South Ockendon and Tilbury: check window seals, boiler cupboards and any condensation or mould on outside walls.
- Victorian terraces in Grays: photograph back yards, rear walls and any damp in rear rooms.
- Small HMOs in the additional licensing wards: record each bedroom lock and key, fire doors and the shared kitchen.
Do it yourself in Thurrock
- 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 Thurrock: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Thurrock?
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 Thurrock?
£1,372 a month (ONS, June 2026), up 5.5% 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 Thurrock postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Thurrock?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers privately rented homes in designated wards (16 wards are reported) from 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2031. A High Court judge refused permission for a judicial review in March 2026, and the deadline to apply was extended to 31 March 2026. Check the council's ward list for a property. Additional HMO licensing: Additional HMO licensing is reported to cover 20 wards from 7 September 2025 to 6 September 2030; larger HMOs need a mandatory licence across the borough. Fees: around £1,002 for a selective licence (2025/26 fee table), with a higher rate for landlords found operating unlicensed and a £500 surcharge for paper applications Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Thurrock?
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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