DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Trafford
Trafford has the highest average house price in the North West, driven by Altrincham, Hale and Bowdon, and has some of Greater Manchester's most sought-after school catchments. Private renting is below the regional average and concentrated in Old Trafford, Stretford and Sale, close to the Metrolink into Manchester. Housing ranges from dense Victorian terraces in Old Trafford to large villas in Bowdon and post-war estates in Partington. New apartment blocks are going up around Stretford and Sale.
Homes sold in Trafford in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 871 | £452,442 |
| Terraced | 577 | £370,150 |
| Flat or maisonette | 354 | £222,687 |
| Detached | 296 | £811,074 |
| Other | 68 | £737,472 |
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 Trafford check-in
- Victorian terraces in Old Trafford and Gorse Hill: photograph back yards, rear walls and any damp low on the walls.
- Large villas in Hale and Bowdon: record gardens, gates, garages, alarm panels and codes, and any period features such as fireplaces.
- Apartments near Metrolink stops in Sale and Stretford: note fob and key counts, parking permits, bin store access and the intercom handset.
- Family semis in Urmston and Timperley: photograph gardens, fences, sheds and garage doors as lets often include them.
- Homes near the Mersey and the Bridgewater Canal: check ground floors and walls for damp or past flood marks.
Do it yourself in Trafford
- 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 Trafford
AltrinchamSaleStretfordOld Trafford and Gorse HillUrmston and FlixtonHale and BowdonTimperleyPartington and Carrington
Inventories in Trafford: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Trafford?
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 Trafford?
£1,362 a month (ONS, May 2026), up 2.6% 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 Trafford postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Trafford?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to larger HMOs (five or more people from two or more households). Fees: £1,012 to apply for an HMO licence for up to six bedrooms, plus £211 when it is granted Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Trafford?
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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