DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest is made up of the former carpet town of Kidderminster, the canal town of Stourport-on-Severn and the riverside town of Bewdley, with villages and woodland around them. Kidderminster has many Victorian terraces and converted mill buildings, and HMOs are concentrated there. Large interwar and post-war estates surround the town, and park homes and holiday caravans are common around Stourport. Bewdley and Stourport sit on the Severn, which floods regularly.
Homes sold in Wyre Forest in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 370 | £244,772 |
| Detached | 295 | £398,171 |
| Terraced | 278 | £202,348 |
| Flat or maisonette | 92 | £126,119 |
| Other | 49 | £481,043 |
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 Wyre Forest check-in
- Riverside homes in Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn: photograph flood defences, airbricks, flood doors and any watermarks.
- Victorian terraces in Kidderminster: photograph back yards, damp in rear kitchens and older windows.
- Converted carpet mill and factory flats: note fobs, ventilation, shared areas and parking.
- Park homes around Stourport: record the pitch, skirting, steps, sheds and the site rules that apply.
- Listed Georgian homes in Bewdley: record original features carefully, as repairs need consent.
- Woodland homes near Far Forest: check gutters, roofs and trees close to the house, and note any oil tank or septic tank.
Do it yourself in Wyre Forest
- 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 Wyre Forest: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Wyre Forest?
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 Wyre Forest?
£823 a month (ONS, July 2026), down 2.3% 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 Wyre Forest postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Wyre Forest?
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). The council has consulted (2025 to 2026) on an Article 4 Direction so that new small HMOs in Kidderminster would need planning permission. Fees: £880 for an HMO licence (council page) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Wyre Forest?
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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