Mutual Home Swap - Property Viewing
This list has been designed for you to copy and take with you when viewing an exchange property; we understand just how stressful moving home is and how you need to ask the right questions at the time of viewing. You may feel that you don’t require this information immediately but if you do choose to exchange it will come in handy!
Take a tape measure and take your own room measurements!
1. Rent
2. Council Tax
3. Water Meter
4. Location of Gas Meter
5. Location of Electric Meter
6. Location of Water Stop Cocks
7. Cooker Points – Gas, Electric
8. Fireplaces
9. Always ask about Gas safety Checks!
External Features Check:
Driveway & Paths / Garage / Car Park /Front Garden / Back Garden / Patios / Built in BBQ areas / Ponds / Outside Taps/ Outdoor Lighting/ Secure Fencing / Gates / Washing Line / Any Sheds or Outhouses.
External Doors Check for:
Damage to Frame, Damage to Door and fittings, Door Opens & Shuts, Locks work.
Windows Check for:
Damage to Frames, Window Sills, Damage to Glass, Windows open and shut, all stays and handles are fitted.
Internal Doors Check for:
Damage to Frame, Damage to Door and fittings, Door Opens & Shuts, Locks work if any.
Woodwork Check for:
Damage to Skirting boards or pieces missing, Stair banisters and hand rails.
Walls and Ceilings Check:
Rising Damp. Mold Growth, Cracked Blown or raised Plaster.
Electrics Check:
Turn on and off all light switches if a light does not work ask for the bulb to be changed, Check all switches and sockets for damage. The home will be inspected and a safety check provided by the landlord also!
Bathrooms Check:
Damage to baths sinks showers toilets, taps, plugs and any fittings that are being left. Do turn on the taps and flush the toilet to make sure it is all working!
Kitchen Check:
Number of Base units, Number of Wall units, Shelving, Storage cupboards/larders Number of sockets, plumbing for washing machine/dishwasher. Sink Taps work/ General state of the room.
Telephone Sockets Check:
Location(s)
Light fittings, Carpets, Curtains and blinds Check:
If your planning to leave fittings then check the condition and make sure you are happy with them, if not you must inform the other party immediately, to avoid misunderstandings.
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