Listings are designed to look their best. A site visit is where you find out how a property actually lives. Take this list with you.
Light, air and noise
- Visit at the time of day you would normally be home.
- Check which rooms get direct sunlight and cross-ventilation.
- Stand quietly for a minute in the bedrooms — traffic and neighbours are easier to hear than to imagine.
Structure and finish
- Look for damp patches, cracks and fresh paint over small areas.
- Open taps, flush toilets and switch on lights and fans.
- Ask the age of wiring, plumbing and the roof or terrace waterproofing.
Outside the gate
- Drive the route to work or school at rush hour.
- Check road width, parking and where rainwater goes.
- Look at what is being built nearby — it will be your view later.
Before you commit, ask for the documents that apply to the property and have them reviewed independently.
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