DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Wealden
Wealden is a large, rural district stretching from the coast at Pevensey Bay to the High Weald, and most homes are owner-occupied. Its towns, Hailsham, Uckfield, Crowborough and Heathfield, have grown with large new-build estates around older centres. Villages have tile-hung and weatherboarded cottages, farmhouses and barn conversions, many off the gas network. Bungalows are common in Polegate, Willingdon and along the coast, where many retired people live.
Homes sold in Wealden in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 683 | £594,923 |
| Semi-detached | 561 | £382,442 |
| Terraced | 275 | £305,460 |
| Flat or maisonette | 181 | £191,862 |
| Other | 91 | £880,163 |
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 Wealden check-in
- Rural cottages off the gas network: record the oil tank or LPG level, boiler type and any septic tank or private drainage.
- Tile-hung and weatherboarded cottages in the High Weald: photograph cladding, timber windows, low beams and any damp patches.
- Wood burners and open fires in village homes: note the sweep certificate date and the condition of hearths and stoves.
- Coastal bungalows at Pevensey Bay: photograph window frames, door locks and any salt corrosion on metalwork and outdoor fittings.
- New-build estates in Hailsham and Uckfield: check sealant, flooring and any snagging marks, and note who maintains shared areas.
- Large gardens and driveways: photograph lawns, hedges, gates and outbuildings, as gardens often form part of the tenancy.
Do it yourself in Wealden
- 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 Wealden
HailshamUckfieldCrowboroughHeathfieldPolegate and WillingdonPevensey BayWadhurst and MayfieldForest Row
Inventories in Wealden: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Wealden?
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 Wealden?
£1,259 a month (ONS, February 2026), up 2.1% 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 Wealden postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Wealden?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme, and the council says it has no plans for one. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Wealden?
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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