DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells is a spa town with a large stock of Regency and Victorian villas and terraces, many converted into flats, and a private renting share matching the South East average. Many tenants commute to London from Tunbridge Wells and Paddock Wood stations. The rural east of the borough has Wealden weatherboarded and timber-framed houses, oast houses and listed cottages. Paddock Wood is growing with large new-build estates.
Homes sold in Tunbridge Wells in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 316 | £522,407 |
| Flat or maisonette | 279 | £292,317 |
| Terraced | 256 | £427,477 |
| Detached | 242 | £831,020 |
| Other | 59 | £948,955 |
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 Tunbridge Wells check-in
- Regency and Victorian flat conversions in the town centre: note shared hallways, fire doors, meter cupboards and keys for each door.
- Period homes: photograph sash windows, cornicing, fireplaces and any damp in basements or lower ground floors.
- Weatherboarded and timber-framed houses in Cranbrook and Hawkhurst: check the boarding, beams and any rot or insect damage.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank or LPG supply, fuel level and boiler service label.
- Homes near the Medway and its streams in Paddock Wood: check ground floors and walls for damp or past flood marks.
Do it yourself in Tunbridge Wells
- 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 Tunbridge Wells
Royal Tunbridge Wells town centreSt John's and SouthboroughSherwood and ShowfieldsPemburyPaddock WoodCranbrookHawkhurstRusthall and Langton Green
Letting in Tunbridge Wells
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in Tunbridge Wells
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 Tunbridge Wells postcode.
Inventories in Tunbridge Wells: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Tunbridge Wells?
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 Tunbridge Wells?
£1,543 a month (ONS, September 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 Tunbridge Wells postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Tunbridge Wells?
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 in two or more households, and every HMO must meet the council's HMO standards. Fees: £813 for a new HMO licence for 5 to 7 occupants, £908 for 8 or more (£701 and £748 to renew) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Tunbridge Wells?
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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