Utilities
- Are bills inclusive? If not, find out how much they will cost a week
- Does the tenancy agreement have a fair usage policy?
- Is WIFI provided free of charge?]
Plumbing
- Does the shower work effectively (you won’t want a trickle)?
- Are there enough showering/washing facilities?
Security
- Does the property have a working burglar alarm?
- Are all the external doors solid?
- Does the property have double glazing?
- Do the downstairs windows have locks?
Furnishings and general
- Does any of the furniture belong to the existing tenants?
- Are there any signs of damp?
- Are there enough sockets in each room?
Kitchen
- Is there enough storage space?
- Is there enough fridge/freezer capacity?
Money
- Does the contract clearly state what the rent includes?
- Do you know which tenancy deposit scheme your deposit will be held in?
- Do you require a guarantor?
- Is there a summer rent discount?
- Is the rent paid monthly / termly / quarterly?
- Is contents insurance included?
Outside the property
- Is the garden maintained by the landlord?
- Is there space for parking or secure cycle storage?
- Will you need a car parking permit?
Agreements
- Do you know when the tenancy starts and ends?
- Who manages the property? Name, address and phone Owner
- Is the landlord a member of the Unipol Code?
- Do you know what you are responsible for maintaining? e.g, replacing lights and taking bins out
- Has the landlord/ agent provided you with any extra services (e.g window cleaning, gardening, lighting of common parts, dustbin and refuse disposal)?
- Has the landlord/ agent agreed any changes to the property (get them in writing).
Other
- Are there shops nearby?
- Is public transport nearby should you need it?
Extra tips for virtual viewings
- Look at all photos in detail before viewing to ensure you’ve got a list of questions you may need to ask
- Make sure you ask to see all rooms.
- If possible try and screen record the viewing so you can refer back to it.
- Ask to see any outside space in the property.
- If the landlord is unable to answer any questions follow the viewing up with an email so they don’t forget.