What to Look for
- The roof looks sound, without missing tiles
- The gutters and pipes aren't broken or leaking
- The window frames aren't rotten
- The windows aren't broken or cracked.
The Interior
- No signs of damp - e.g. dark patches, peeling wallpaper or flaking paint
- Few signs of condensation such as mould on walls
- There aren't any signs of pests, such as slug trails and mouse droppings.
Plumbing
- There is hot water
- The taps all work properly
- The bath and basins aren't cracked and the toilet flushes properly.
Gas & Electricity
- The plugs don't get hot when switched on. There are plenty of sockets with switches
- The wiring doesn't look old, there aren't any frayed cables
- The gas fire heats up properly and isn't heat stained (if it is it may be dangerous). You know when it was last serviced and have been shown the Valid Gas Safety Certificate
- The cooker works!
Security
- The external doors are solid with five-bar mortice locks
- The internal doors all have locks
- The windows all have locks.
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