The property viewing checklist

A property viewing checklist is essential! Your heart skips a beat: the property listing seems to match your search perfectly, you are excited about the property and arrange a viewing.
But what exactly should you look out for? We explain everything you need to know to prepare properly for a viewing with a view to buying, helping you avoid unpleasant surprises and signing too hastily.

And it starts BEFORE the viewing:

• Do not attend viewings indiscriminately.

Choose your viewings carefully! Your search can be draining and time-consuming, which can quickly become discouraging. Save yourself time and energy by making fewer journeys. To do so, be discerning and selective. What is more, some estate agencies now offer virtual tours that allow you to get a very good feel for the property from the comfort of your sofa!

• List your criteria

To avoid being carried away on impulse, be clear about what is essential to you.
Is it a new kitchen? The location? A property to renovate? Plenty of natural light? The aspect?
By listing all these criteria, you will have a clearer picture during your viewing and save time.

DURING

• Ask questions

Do not hesitate to ask all the necessary questions so that you know the property inside out.
For example: what is its EPC rating? What is the aspect? When was the roof last renovated? Is there a water supply on every floor? Is the electrical installation compliant? Is the boiler new? What is the energy consumption? This information is all the more important today because Europe aims to achieve a climate-neutral building stock by 2050. This means that properties will be required to meet the relevant standards by then.
The list is long, but the answers are very important in helping you make a considered decision.

AFTERWARDS

• Go back

Do not hesitate to view the property again under different conditions. If it is raining, all the better: you will have the opportunity to see it in the worst conditions and avoid any unpleasant surprises! You should also explore the neighbourhood at different times of day to get a better idea of how lively it is, the noise levels and parking availability!

Now that you have the all-important property viewing checklist, you may wish to find out more about the latest developments in the property sector. We invite you to browse our blog, which is packed with interesting articles. And if you would like to daydream about properties, browse our available properties.