Things to Look Out For When Viewing a Property

Are you someone who’s in the Home Search hustle? then you are in the right place. Because we are going to tell you some eye-opening factors that you cannot miss during your Home viewing process. We spend so much time verifying whether to buy even a small product so we need to show the same importance to look at a few things before buying a property because 89% of buyers are looking to buy a house for self-use and only 11%  seem to use it for investment purposes.

How much time should one spend viewing a property, Well the answer is at least 20 minutes. It could be an in-person process or even a virtual meeting. Since it’s going to be your future home you just be very keen so that you don’t regret it later. Since this Pandemic, Many people prefer virtual meetings. But be it a virtual tour or live video call session an in-person visit would be the best option.  We’ve put together our top tips for what to look for when you are buying a home a checklist for what to look for when viewing a property.

Room Size

Make sure to check whether the property has considerable space. The property must have enough space to fit your furniture. Be aware because owners might put small furniture to make the room look bigger. Also, be sure if you could fit in your existing furniture in that space. Measuring the room with tape would be a great tip that you need to follow.

Whether the Building is Structurally Sound

While you view homes you have to look for big cracks and also expect to see some hairline cracks. Check especially the extension joins, end of terrace walls and also bay windows. Because all of these could start to fall or bow away from the rest of the house. Also, as a property buyer, you can very well ask your estate agent or homeowner about it and then ask your surveyor to inspect it. Be very sure that you check all the factors that you are aware of first then take it forward with your surveyor. Trust your Chartered surveyor because they have years of experience and know all the intricacies in this investigation.

Plumbing Works

Be very sure that you check every plumbing aspect is done in the correct way. make sure to

• Run the taps and check if the water has high pressure
• Pipes are properly insulated
• If in case the pipes are made of lead, you need to replace them.
• Be keen if the radiators are working or if there need any replacements.
• Identify how much plumbing work needs to be replaced.

Age of the Roof

Changing roofs would be an expensive business for you. Newer roofs have an expiry of 15-20 years, depending on the materials it is created with. Also if the property has a flat or nearly a flat roof check for the material that it has been sealed with. These days a membrane is used and it seems to be better than asphalt and gravel because they seem to leave edges unsealed.

Look out for Damp Areas

Ensure to keep an eye out for any signs of dampness. Because non of us would want to live in a damp.When you are visiting and checking the property my red flags of dampness are mouldy smell. flaky plaster, watermarked walls, watermarked ceilings.Might sound very obvious to you but make sure to look closely around the skirting boards and also near the ceiling. Be aware of the rooms are repainted, Chances are there it’s done to hide the dampness. You need to be intuitive with a damp house because it could cause a lot of health problems.

Drainage Check

Ensure there is sufficient space for drainage area and if there is any possibility for flooding. Check if the drains block easily by looking if there is any overflowing and build up debris. Having a good drainage system not only helps to dispose of water but also helps store it. Because without a drainage system, water can’t be stored. The absence of can make it a difficult process to fill in the water gap in groundwater resources

What is the surrounding like?

It is wiser to ensure whether a property is in the surrounding. Check whether if it is going to be a comfortable environment for you .So make sure if there is any Pub or Kebab that becomes very crowded in the evening or If all the milk shops any grocery supermarket is available in short distance .Most importantly if the are is noisy or not ,not to forget ,check if there is any train tracks nearby. You don’t want that to be your daily alarm right? Dump should always be  at a decent distance. Check whether the environment is worthwhile and whether you will be comfortable making it your home. Also your work, school, college is at short distance from your property is a major point to check before looking for a bus

That marks the end of this article. We hope it was an insightful read to you regarding the things to look out for when viewing a property. While we are at this topic we would like you to check out our website and services to know more about what we offer and what our customers say about us. Get a free house inspection report as a sample from our website.

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