DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Warwick
Warwick district is centred on Leamington Spa, whose Regency and Victorian terraces have largely been converted to flats, and on the historic county town of Warwick. Students of the University of Warwick live mainly in Leamington and Kenilworth, so shared houses are common, and the council licenses most HMOs district-wide. Large new estates have been built south of Warwick and Leamington, while the rural west has older cottages and farm conversions. Rents are among the highest in the West Midlands.
Homes sold in Warwick in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 490 | £398,363 |
| Terraced | 426 | £342,885 |
| Detached | 356 | £606,101 |
| Flat or maisonette | 322 | £219,852 |
| Other | 44 | £1,395,442 |
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 Warwick check-in
- Stucco-fronted Regency and Victorian flats in Leamington: photograph sash windows, cornicing, high ceilings and any damp in basement flats.
- Student shared houses in Leamington and Kenilworth: record each bedroom's lock, furniture and fire doors, and check the HMO licence is displayed.
- Flats in converted townhouses: note communal hallway condition, fire alarms, entry phones and the number of keys and fobs.
- New-build homes at Warwick Gates, Chase Meadow and south Leamington: photograph flooring, sealant around baths and any snagging marks.
- Older cottages in Warwick and the villages: check low beams, uneven floors, open fireplaces and the condition of timber windows.
- Gardens and parking in terraced streets: photograph bin storage, garden fences and any parking permits handed over.
Do it yourself in Warwick
- 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 Warwick: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Warwick?
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 Warwick?
£1,244 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 2.0% 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 Warwick postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Warwick?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: District-wide additional HMO licensing in force from 18 January 2024 to 17 January 2029: houses and flats (including purpose-built student flats) let to three or more people from two or more households need a licence, on top of national mandatory HMO licensing. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Warwick?
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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