DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Torbay
Torbay covers Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, with over a quarter of households renting privately, well above the South West average. Many large Victorian villas and former hotels and guest houses have been converted into flats and bedsits, especially in central Torquay and Paignton. Brixham has steep streets of fishermen's cottages around the harbour, and the bay has many holiday lets and second homes. Prices are below the regional average and fell in the year to August 2026.
Homes sold in Torbay in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 451 | £221,184 |
| Flat or maisonette | 431 | £160,350 |
| Detached | 356 | £437,737 |
| Semi-detached | 352 | £277,777 |
| Other | 52 | £449,389 |
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 Torbay check-in
- Converted hotels and villas in Torquay and Paignton: record each flat's front door, fire doors, alarms, shared hallways and meter cupboards.
- Seafront homes: check window frames, balconies, metal fittings and outside paintwork for salt and wind damage.
- Steep-street cottages in Brixham: photograph steps, handrails, retaining walls and any damp in walls set into the hillside.
- Bedsits and small HMOs: record each room's lock and key, the shared kitchen and bathroom, and the heating in each room.
- Former holiday lets now let long term: note furniture and appliances supplied and their condition, room by room.
Do it yourself in Torbay
- 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 Torbay: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Torbay?
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 Torbay?
£924 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 3.7% 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 Torbay postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Torbay?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme in force. The council's forward plan lists a business case on selective and/or additional licensing to be considered; no scheme had been agreed at the last check. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme in force; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people in two or more households sharing facilities. Fees: £2,007 for a new mandatory HMO licence, paid in two parts (£1,701 to renew) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Torbay?
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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