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Viewing worksheet
Tick items as you check them. Use the notes area for follow-up questions or things to flag.
- Property:
- Address:
- Viewing date:
Before viewing
- Checked the listing details and photos again
- Looked up the area on Google Maps and Street View
- Noted questions to ask the agent
- Checked flood risk and planning applications nearby
- Worked out the commute from this address
- Brought a notepad or phone for photos and notes
During viewing
- Checked every room including loft, garage, and garden
- Looked for signs of damp, cracks, or structural movement
- Tested taps, lights, and switches
- Checked water pressure
- Opened windows to check noise level
- Looked at the boiler age and type
- Checked storage space and room sizes realistically
- Took photos of anything you want to remember or check later
After viewing
- Written down your first honest reaction
- Noted anything that concerned you
- Compared what you saw to the listing description
- Checked whether it meets your must-haves from your Dream Home Checklist
- Decided whether a second viewing is worth it
Before second viewing
- Revisited your notes and concerns from the first viewing
- Planned to visit at a different time of day
- Prepared specific questions about issues you spotted
- Checked the EPC rating and any certificates
- Looked into service charges, ground rent, or management fees if leasehold
Before making an offer
- Confirmed your budget and affordability position
- Checked how long the property has been on the market
- Researched what similar properties have sold for nearby
- Considered what survey level you will need
- Thought about your chain position and timescale
Notes / follow-up questions
Viewing checklist
A step-by-step checklist for before, during, and after viewings so you don't miss anything important.
VIEWING CHECKLIST
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A step-by-step checklist for before, during, and after viewings so you don't miss anything important.
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Before viewing
0 of 6Most buyers walk into a viewing unprepared and forget half of what they meant to check. Spending 10 minutes before you leave will make the viewing far more useful.
During viewing
0 of 8Focus on things you cannot change cheaply — structure, layout, light, noise, damp. Cosmetic issues are fixable. Location and layout are not.
After viewing
0 of 5Write down your honest reaction while it is fresh. First impressions fade fast, and after three or four viewings they all start to blur.
Before second viewing
0 of 5The second viewing is where you catch what you missed. Go at a different time of day if you can — noise, light, and parking all change.
Before making an offer
0 of 5Before you offer, make sure you are not relying on assumptions. Check your numbers, your position, and what the seller actually needs.
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