DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in West Devon
West Devon is a rural borough taking in much of Dartmoor, with Tavistock and Okehampton as its main towns. Many homes are built of granite, stone or cob, some thatched and listed, and a large share are off the gas network. Private renting is close to the national level, with farm cottages and flats over shops in the market towns. Holiday lets and second homes are common in the moorland villages.
Homes sold in West Devon in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 202 | £478,762 |
| Terraced | 157 | £242,496 |
| Semi-detached | 126 | £299,093 |
| Flat or maisonette | 59 | £157,588 |
| Other | 48 | £557,873 |
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 West Devon check-in
- Granite and stone cottages: photograph damp patches, condensation and mould, which are common in solid-walled homes on and around Dartmoor.
- Homes off the gas network: record the oil tank level, LPG bottles, wood burners and any private water supply or septic tank.
- Cob and thatched cottages around Hatherleigh: photograph the thatch, lime render and timber windows, and note any fire safety advice.
- Moorland homes in Princetown and Yelverton: check heating, gutters and windows for weather damage after winter.
- Flats over shops in Tavistock and Okehampton: note the separate entrance, stairs, meters and any shared bin store.
- Farm cottages: photograph yards, gates, outbuildings and the access track if it is part of the tenancy.
Do it yourself in West Devon
- 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 West Devon: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in West Devon?
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 West Devon?
£846 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.3% 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 West Devon postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in West Devon?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in West Devon?
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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