Buyers Guide

House Checklist

Feel free to print out this form. It will help you note things down when house hunting (either during or after your visit), and will be very useful for referencing, especially when reflecting on the house after you have seen it.


House Address:
Vendor's Name:
Phone No:
Type Of House
Terraced
Semi-Detached
Detached
Bungalow
Flat/Maisonette
Age
Modern
60's
50's
40's
30's
20's
Edwardian
Victorian
Georgian
Medieval
Rooms
Bedrooms: No., Double?
Bathroom: Bath, Shower, (Ensuite?), No. of Toilets
Kitchen: Fully Fitted?
Conservatory
Lounge
Study/Office
Utility Room
Dining Room: Separate?
Attic/Loft
Basement
Front Hall
Cloakroom
Reception
Other Features
Heating: Central, Gas
Double Glazing
Fireplace
External Features
Garden: Back, Front, Side
Patio
Shed
Greenhouse
Driveway, Car Spaces
Garage: Single, Double
The Local Area
Location: City, Suburb, Town, Village
Nearby Amenities: Shops, Work, School, Train Station
Question Checklist
Cost of Council Tax
Cost of Buildings Insurance
Are any changes currently being made?
Also See Fixtures and Fittings Checklist
Potential Problems
Redecoration Necessary?
Signs of Damp or Rot (Musty smell)
Leaky Roof
Structural Problems
Large Cracks: Internal; External
Crumbling Mortar
Narrow Staircase
Others (Specify)