DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a large rural county of market towns and villages, with Salisbury, Trowbridge and Chippenham the largest towns. Many older homes are stone, brick and flint or thatched, a lot of them listed or in conservation areas, while the larger towns have grown with big new estates. Army bases around Salisbury Plain, at Tidworth, Bulford, Larkhill and Warminster, bring service family housing and rented homes for military personnel. Private renting is a little below the national level.
Homes sold in Wiltshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1,677 | £520,133 |
| Terraced | 1,434 | £277,093 |
| Semi-detached | 1,374 | £325,367 |
| Flat or maisonette | 594 | £171,150 |
| Other | 196 | £688,573 |
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 Wiltshire check-in
- Stone and thatched cottages in the villages: photograph thatch, damp at the base of walls and timber windows, and note fire safety advice.
- Listed homes in Salisbury, Bradford on Avon and Marlborough: record original features carefully, as repairs need consent.
- Rural homes off the gas network: note the oil tank level, wood burners and any septic tank or private water supply.
- Homes let to service families near Salisbury Plain: record every appliance and furnishing in detail, as postings can end tenancies at short notice.
- Riverside homes on the Avon in Salisbury and Bradford on Avon: check for flood damage, airbricks and watermarks.
- New-build estates in Trowbridge, Chippenham and Melksham: check sealant, flooring and snagging marks, and who maintains shared land.
Do it yourself in Wiltshire
- 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 Wiltshire
SalisburyTrowbridgeChippenhamDevizesMelkshamTidworth, Ludgershall and AmesburyBradford on AvonMarlborough
Inventories in Wiltshire: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Wiltshire?
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 Wiltshire?
£1,091 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 5.8% 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 Wiltshire postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Wiltshire?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme (council enforcement policy, 2024); 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 Wiltshire?
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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