DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Torridge
Torridge is a rural district in north-west Devon, centred on Bideford, with about one in five households renting privately. Bideford and Appledore have steep streets of older terraces and cottages, while Westward Ho! has holiday flats and chalets alongside family homes. The inland villages have cob and stone cottages, farmhouses and barn conversions, many on oil or LPG heating. Rents are among the lowest in the South West.
Homes sold in Torridge in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 264 | £390,295 |
| Terraced | 229 | £211,418 |
| Semi-detached | 119 | £269,876 |
| Flat or maisonette | 49 | £159,582 |
| Other | 44 | £496,083 |
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 Torridge check-in
- Coastal homes in Westward Ho!, Appledore and Hartland: check window frames, metal fittings and outside paintwork for salt and wind damage.
- Cob and stone cottages: photograph walls for damp, cracks or crumbling render, and note any limewash or breathable paint.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank or LPG supply, fuel level, private water supply or septic tank, and boiler service label.
- Steep-street terraces in Bideford: photograph steps, handrails, retaining walls and any damp in rear rooms.
- Former holiday flats let long term: note furniture and appliances supplied and their condition, room by room.
Do it yourself in Torridge
- 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 Torridge
BidefordEast-the-WaterNortham and Westward Ho!AppledoreGreat TorringtonHolsworthyHartlandShebbear and rural villages
Inventories in Torridge: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Torridge?
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 Torridge?
£791 a month (ONS, January 2026), up 5.0% 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 Torridge postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Torridge?
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 two or more households sharing amenities. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Torridge?
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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