Viewings guide
A rental viewing checklist for the things photos hide
Use twenty focused minutes to check the home, the real monthly cost and the contract clues.
Leave the viewing with evidence and answers, not a vague impression.
- Check light, air and noise
- Test the essentials
- Inspect condition and security
Check light, air and noise
Open windows, look for condensation or mould, and pause long enough to hear traffic, neighbours and building systems.
Test the essentials
Run taps, check water pressure, flush the toilet, test visible sockets with permission and ask how heating and hot water work.
Inspect condition and security
Check doors, locks, windows, appliances and existing damage. Ask which repairs will be completed before handover and get the answer in writing.
Confirm the complete price
Ask for base rent, service costs, utilities, local taxes, parking, furniture and every one-time fee. Compare the total, not the headline number.