Viewing checklist

Buying a home



  1. Contact details
  2. Things to consider 1 - first reactions
  3. Things to consider 2 - local area
  4. Things to consider 3 - take a look inside
  5. Things to consider 4 - rooms in the house
  6. Anything else?

Contact details

  • Vendor's name
  • Address
  • Contact
  • Estate agent
  • Address
  • Contact

Things to consider 1 - first reactions

  • Overall size of the property's front
  • Windows
  • Garage
  • Extra parking/drive
  • Position of sun
  • Privacy
  • External condition
  • Doors
  • Electricity box
  • Gardens
  • Overall size of the property's rear
  • Ease of maintenance

Things to consider 2 - local area

  • Neighbouring property
  • Local shop
  • Road access
  • Hospital/Doctor
  • Nearest school
  • Public transport
  • Leisure facilities
  • Notes

Things to consider 3 - take a look inside

  • Plumbing
  • TV aerial
  • Plug sockets
  • Extras - what will be included?
  • Curtains
  • Appliances
  • Heating
  • Sky/cable
  • Flooring
  • Carpets
  • Furniture
  • Fixtures and fitting

Things to consider 4 - rooms in the house

  • Porch
  • Hallway
  • Room 1
  • Room 2
  • Room 3
  • Kitchen
  • Utility room
  • Conservatory
  • Bedroom 1
  • En-suite
  • Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 3
  • Bathroom
  • Loft space

Anything else?

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