DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Tonbridge and Malling
Tonbridge and Malling is a largely owner-occupied borough with one of the lowest shares of private renters in the South East. Tonbridge has Victorian and Edwardian terraces popular with London commuters, while the Medway valley towns of Snodland, Aylesford and Larkfield mix older works terraces with large new estates. Kings Hill is a planned community on a former airfield, and the rural villages have oast houses and period cottages. Prices are well above the national average.
Homes sold in Tonbridge and Malling in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 413 | £444,064 |
| Terraced | 373 | £346,932 |
| Detached | 309 | £702,577 |
| Flat or maisonette | 173 | £238,776 |
| Other | 34 | £790,962 |
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 Tonbridge and Malling check-in
- Homes near the River Medway in Tonbridge, East Peckham and Aylesford: check ground floors and walls for damp or past flood marks.
- Victorian terraces in Tonbridge and Snodland: photograph back gardens, rear walls, sash or replacement windows and any damp in rear rooms.
- New-build homes at Kings Hill and Holborough Lakes: note snagging marks, fences, turf and management company areas.
- Converted oast houses and rural cottages: photograph roundels, beams, wood burners and any oil tank or LPG supply.
- Flats near Tonbridge station: record fob and key counts, allocated parking and bin store access.
Do it yourself in Tonbridge and Malling
- 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 Tonbridge and Malling
TonbridgeHildenboroughWest MallingKings HillSnodlandAylesford and LarkfieldBorough Green and WrothamEast Peckham and Hadlow
Letting in Tonbridge and Malling
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in Tonbridge and Malling
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any Tonbridge and Malling postcode.
Inventories in Tonbridge and Malling: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Tonbridge and Malling?
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 Tonbridge and Malling?
£1,489 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.2% 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 Tonbridge and Malling postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Tonbridge and Malling?
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 from more than one household. Fees: £810 for a new mandatory HMO licence, £727 to renew (from 1 April 2026) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Tonbridge and Malling?
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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