Before the viewing
Confirm the essential details and prepare questions.
- Ask about rent, charges, availability and proposed terms.
- Identify the contact and the property concerned.
- Check journeys to your regular destinations.
At the property: look, test, ask
Look beyond the decoration. Take notes and ask permission before taking photographs.
- Look at light, ventilation, windows and signs of damp.
- Ask what is included, maintained or replaced.
- For a flatshare, clarify storage, shared areas and everyday arrangements.
Before committing
Read the documents and clarify unresolved points.
- Check the lease, full cost, duration and leaving conditions.
- Arrange a detailed inventory and relevant meter readings.
- Do not let pressure to pay quickly replace proper checks.
CHECKLIST
Your viewing checklist
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