DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Worthing
Worthing is a seaside town where private renting is above the South East average, much of it in Regency, Victorian and Edwardian houses split into flats in the town centre, Heene and Central wards. Modern apartment blocks line parts of the seafront. Further out, Goring, Durrington and Findon Valley are mainly interwar and post-war bungalows and semis, with many older owner-occupiers. The council has looked at selective licensing for the central wards where private lets are concentrated.
Homes sold in Worthing in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Flat or maisonette | 422 | £214,538 |
| Semi-detached | 269 | £412,571 |
| Terraced | 245 | £348,819 |
| Detached | 223 | £543,711 |
| Other | 34 | £512,554 |
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 Worthing check-in
- Victorian and Regency houses split into flats in the centre and Heene: photograph communal halls, fire doors and meters, and count keys and fobs.
- Seafront flats: photograph window frames, balconies and metal fittings for salt and wind damage, and note any condensation or mould.
- Basement and ground-floor flats in converted houses: check for damp, ventilation and the condition of lightwells.
- Bungalows in Goring and Findon Valley: photograph gardens, garages, conservatories and any mobility adaptations.
- Flats over shops on Montague Street and Chapel Road: note separate entrances, rear access and bin storage.
- Homes on the shingle coast: check airbricks and gardens for flood or storm damage.
Do it yourself in Worthing
- 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 Worthing
Worthing town centreHeeneBroadwaterTarringGoring-by-SeaDurrington and SalvingtonEast WorthingFindon Valley
Inventories in Worthing: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Worthing?
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 Worthing?
£1,311 a month (ONS, May 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 Worthing postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Worthing?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme found in force. In March 2024 the council agreed to consult on and scope a selective licensing scheme for Heene, Central and Selden wards; no designation had been confirmed when checked. 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 Worthing?
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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