Our house moving checklist will help you:

• Figure out what to look for when on a property viewing
• Avoid costly mistakes and help you negotiate a better price for the property
• Save you time and hassle

Our house buyer checklist can be found here –https://housebuyfast.co.uk/docs/house-buyer-checklist.pdf

If you would like a printable version you can see it here –

https://housebuyfast.co.uk/docs/house-buyer-checklist-bw.pdf

Moving Checklist for Potential Issues

When you go on a viewing for your potentially new house, it’s important to be aware of any issues that might affect the property.

Use our property checklist as a reminder to avoid any nasty or hidden issues.

Central Heating/Boiler

• Has there been regular maintenance and servicing on the boiler?
• Look for a date on the servicing sticker or booklet – is this within the last twelve months?

Electrics

• Check the fuse box to get an indication of how old the electrical circuits are
• Check the condition of the sockets, old sockets may suggest the rest of the wiring is not up to date

Roof and Attic

• Are there any missing, cracked, misaligned slates or tiles?
• Do the gutters have any holes, do they appear solidly fixed, or are there signs of blockages?
• Is the chimney leaning or bulging, or are there any signs of damage?
• Can you get easy access to the attic space? If there is no ready access, it could indicate that the attic is not checked regularly
• Are there any damp patches in the attic or around the house?

Alarms

• If there is a burglar alarm, is it remotely monitored, and does it have a maintenance contract?
• Are there smoke alarms installed and do they work?

Pests

• Check the attic for any sign of wasp nests?
• Look for teeth marks on boxes or bags in the attic and mouse droppings

Windows

• Do the windows fit properly within their frames? Any gaps could cause rattling and indicate a bodged job
• Check for any misting within double glazed units as this indicates the seal is damaged
• Check whether the windows which open are lockable, and check whether any have been painted shut

Doors

• Check the locks on all the doors to the property to ensure they are secure and have been correctly installed
• Do the door and/or window locks have keys, and if so how many sets?

Radiators

• Are there any signs of damp patches under the radiator valves or are they rusty?
• Are there any signs of rust on the radiators themselves?

Damp

• Look out for patches of damp or mould – whilst these could be a result of a temporary leak, they may indicate something more serious
• New patches of paint, plaster or strips of wallpaper may be hiding a problem

Drains

• Check outside for smells from any drains – this may indicate that there is a blockage or other problem
• Check that any drain covers are secure and don’t have any cracks
• Check to see whether the drains have become clogged with leaves