What to look for when buying a new home

Print out this sheet so you can remember the property you visit.

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It is pretty simple but it helps remember all those things that you saw. This will give you a better list of pointers when you decide you are looking at houses.

Address of property: 

Type of property: 

Asking Price: 

Seller's name: 
Estate Agent: 
Date and time of first visit: 
Date and time of second visit: 

IMPRESSIONS 
State of Repair Marks out of ten

(1st visit) Marks out of ten 

(2nd visit) 
External 
Paintwork 
Walls 
Woodwork 
Roof/tiles 
Drains/gutters 
Garden 
Internal 
Bedrooms 
Living room 
Kitchen 
Bathroom 
Dining room 
Hall 
General 
Wiring 
Cooking/heating
(electricity/gas or solid fuel) 
Car parking 
(off-street/garage) 
Traffic conditions 

(rush-hour/off peak) 

Local amenities

Comments/notes