DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Walsall
Walsall has a large stock of Victorian terraces in the centre and the old industrial towns of Willenhall and Darlaston, and big post-war council estates in Bloxwich and Blakenall. Private renting grew faster than the West Midlands average between 2011 and 2021, and rents rose sharply in the year to August 2026. The council licenses smaller HMOs in central wards such as Paddock, Palfrey, Pleck and St Matthew's. The east of the borough, around Aldridge and Streetly, is mostly owner-occupied family housing.
Homes sold in Walsall in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 787 | £236,622 |
| Terraced | 602 | £185,244 |
| Detached | 388 | £381,491 |
| Flat or maisonette | 200 | £119,665 |
| Other | 68 | £463,946 |
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 Walsall check-in
- Small HMOs in Paddock, Palfrey, Pleck and St Matthew's: record each bedroom lock and key, fire doors, alarms and the shared kitchen, and keep the licence with the report.
- Victorian terraces in Caldmore and Willenhall: photograph back yards, rear walls and any damp low on the walls.
- Post-war estate homes in Blakenall and Bloxwich: check window seals, boiler cupboards and any condensation on outside walls.
- Former mining-area homes in Brownhills: note any cracks in walls and record the mining report if one was supplied.
- Family semis in Aldridge and Streetly: photograph gardens, fences, sheds and garage doors as lets often include them.
Do it yourself in Walsall
- 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 Walsall: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Walsall?
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 Walsall?
£924 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 9.7% 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 Walsall postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Walsall?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: Additional HMO licensing covers HMOs with three or more tenants from more than one household in Paddock, Palfrey, Pleck and St Matthew's wards, from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027. A second scheme for Bentley and Darlaston North, Birchills Leamore, Blakenall, Darlaston South and Willenhall South was approved in 2022, but later council papers say it did not go ahead; check with the council. Larger HMOs elsewhere need a mandatory licence. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Walsall?
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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