House Hunting Guide A5_ Keele_ Hunting Guide _K digital single pages

Checklist for your house Property 1 Property 2 Property 3 Outside Is the roof in a good state? Are there any tiles missing? Is the garden maintained well? Who maintains the garden? Where are the bins stored? Are the windows in good condition? Is there space for parking or secure cycle storage? Are there plants growing out of the guttering and drainpipes? Properties Neighbourhood Are there shops nearby? Is public transport easily accessible? Are the neighbours students or permanent residents? Is the area tidy and properties well maintained? Security Are the windows and doors solid? Do they open and close properly? Do the external doors have five lever mortice locks? Do the downstairs windows have locks? Is there a working burglar alarm? Utilities Do all of the appliances work, (Eg: heating, shower, cooker)? Is there a Safety Certificate for both electrical and gas services? Are there enough sockets? Is there a carbon monoxide detector in all rooms with a gas appliance? How much are the heating bills, is the property easy to heat? Property 1 Property 2 Property 3 12 1 2 3

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