Some important things to identify when purchasing a property are the following, which could save you considerable expense and inconvenience:
- Is the building free from damp! Signs of damp, especially rising damp can be found around windowsills, on ceilings and under floor coverings.
- Are the walls free from cracks inside and outside?
- Are the roofing, guttering and downpipes in good condition?
- Is the size of the hot water system large enough for your needs, and what is its present condition.
- Is the house insulated, both ceilings and walls.
- Does the house receive plenty of natural light and ventilation?
- Turn on all taps to check water pressures and water hammer.
- Check the number of power points. Are they suitably located?
- Is the telephone connected?
- Are paths and fences in good condition?
- If there is a pool, does the fencing comply with safety standard regulations?
- Are there sufficient storage facilities?
- Is it possible to extend the house for future needs?
- If the house has been extended in anyway, were these extensions approved by council.
- Check inclusions clause, exactly what is included in the purchase price.
- Will my furniture fit in the house, are doorways and passageways wide enough to move furniture around.
- Are the bedrooms located so that they are reasonably free of living room noise?
- Is the building free from damp! Signs of damp, especially rising damp can be found around windowsills, on ceilings and under floor coverings.
- Are the walls free from cracks inside and outside?
- Are the roofing, guttering and downpipes in good condition?
- Is the size of the hot water system large enough for your needs, and what is its present condition.
- Is the house insulated, both ceilings and walls.
- Does the house receive plenty of natural light and ventilation?
- Turn on all taps to check water pressures and water hammer.
- Check the number of power points. Are they suitably located?
- Is the telephone connected?
- Are paths and fences in good condition?
- If there is a pool, does the fencing comply with safety standard regulations?
- Are there sufficient storage facilities?
- Is it possible to extend the house for future needs?
- If the house has been extended in anyway, were these extensions approved by council.
- Check inclusions clause, exactly what is included in the purchase price.
- Will my furniture fit in the house, are doorways and passageways wide enough to move furniture around.
- Are the bedrooms located so that they are reasonably free of living room noise?
