Inspection checklist
Pick a template. Print it. Bring it to the open home. Check things off as you go. No sign-up, nothing to remember.
Tip: Bring a tape measure and a charged phone. Take photos of everything, especially the bits you won't remember: the fuse box, the hot water system, the view from the bedroom window.
First home buyer checklist
23 things to check
Before you go
First impressions
The basics
Room by room
Life fit
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This checklist is not an exhaustive guide. It is a starting point to help you think about what to look for. You should make your own enquiries, consider your own circumstances, and seek professional advice (such as a building and pest inspection) before purchasing any property. See our terms of use.
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