DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Waverley
Waverley is one of the most expensive districts in the South East, mostly owner-occupied, with private renting at about one household in seven. Its four towns, Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and Cranleigh, have period centres with cottages, Georgian and Victorian houses, and many flats over shops. Students of the University for the Creative Arts rent in Farnham. The villages and Surrey Hills have tile-hung cottages and large detached homes, some on septic tanks or oil heating.
Homes sold in Waverley in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 442 | £964,010 |
| Semi-detached | 320 | £579,536 |
| Terraced | 253 | £595,236 |
| Flat or maisonette | 231 | £287,417 |
| Other | 46 | £1,334,162 |
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 Waverley check-in
- Listed and period houses in Farnham and Godalming: photograph timber windows, old floorboards, fireplaces and any damp in cellars.
- Rural homes in the Surrey Hills villages: record the oil tank level and condition, septic tank access and private water supplies where they exist.
- Large detached houses with gardens: photograph lawns, hedges, garden equipment and garages, as garden upkeep is often in the tenancy.
- Student lets in Farnham near the university: note each room's furniture, locks and fire doors.
- Flats over shops in the town centres: check the separate entrance, stairs, intercom and any rear access.
- Wooded plots near Hindhead and Haslemere: photograph gutters, moss on roofs and drives, and any trees close to the house.
Do it yourself in Waverley
- 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 Waverley
FarnhamGodalmingHaslemereCranleighHindhead and Grayshott edgeMilford and WitleyElstead and TilfordBramley
Inventories in Waverley: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Waverley?
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 Waverley?
£1,470 a month (ONS, September 2026), about the same as 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 Waverley postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Waverley?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies across the borough (five or more people from two or more households). Fees: £807.70 for a new HMO licence, £710.50 to renew (council fee list) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Waverley?
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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