Visit checklist
Print it or save it as a PDF and take it to the visit. Tick what you see.
| Address of the home | ______________________________ |
|---|---|
| Floor / Side | __________ |
| Date of your visit | ____ / ____ / ________ ____ : ____ |
Bring
- A charged phone (photos and torch), a tape measure, this list. If you can, visit again in the evening.
Building and entrance
- Is there a lift? ☐ Yes☐ No
- If there is a lift, was it working? ☐ Yes☐ No☐ Didn't check
- Visible cracks on the façade or in the stairwell? ☐ Yes☐ No☐ Didn't check
- Visible damp or water stains in the common areas? ☐ Yes☐ No☐ Didn't check
- Did the intercom and the entrance door work? ☐ Yes☐ No☐ Didn't check
- Scaffolding or building works on this building? ☐ Yes☐ No
- Key lockboxes or short-term rental (AL) plaques at the entrance? ☐ Yes☐ No☐ Didn't check
Inside the flat
- Visible damp, mould or water stains? ☐ Yes☐ No☐ Didn't check
- Cracks in walls or ceilings? ☐ Yes☐ No☐ Didn't check
- Window glazing ☐ Single glazing☐ Double glazing☐ Mixed☐ Didn't check
- Heating installed ☐ None☐ Electric radiators☐ Air-con / heat pump☐ Central heating☐ Other☐ Didn't check
- Hot water system ☐ Gas boiler☐ Electric water heater☐ Heat pump☐ Didn't check
- Water pressure at the shower ☐ Normal☐ Weak☐ Didn't check
- Exposed or old-looking electrical wiring? ☐ Yes☐ No☐ Didn't check
- Any smell of damp, sewage or smoke? ☐ Yes☐ No☐ Didn't check
- Direct sunlight in the main room during your visit? ☐ Yes☐ No☐ Didn't check
- Mobile signal inside ☐ Full☐ Weak☐ No signal☐ Didn't check
- Furnished? ☐ Fully furnished☐ Partly furnished☐ Unfurnished
Noise
- With the windows closed, what could you hear? ☐ Traffic☐ Tram☐ Planes☐ Neighbours☐ Bars or music☐ Nothing notable
- Time of day of your visit ☐ Morning☐ Afternoon☐ Evening
Street and surroundings
- Steep slope or long stairs to reach the building? ☐ Yes☐ No
- Construction works visible from the flat or the street? ☐ Yes☐ No
- Bars or restaurants with outdoor tables next to the building? ☐ Yes☐ No
Listing vs reality
- Did the flat match the listing photos? ☐ Yes☐ Mostly☐ No☐ Didn't see the listing
- Was anything in the listing wrong or missing (size, lift, balcony, parking)?
- Was the price you were given the same as in the listing? ☐ Yes☐ No☐ Not discussed
- Extra costs mentioned (condominium, deposit, agency fee)?
Photos
- Suggested: building entrance, stairwell, each room, bathroom ceiling, window frames, any damp or cracks, view from the main window, the street.
- No people, children, documents, screens, family photos or number plates.
Notes
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