Top 20 questions to ask when looking for a house
- How many viewings has it had?
- How many offers has it had?
- How long has it been on the market?
- Can I see electrical and gas installation checks/reports?
- How long is the lease (if it has one)?
- Have there been any neighbour disputes?
- Why are the vendors moving and are they sure they want to sell now?
- What renovations have been done?
- How old is the boiler and when was it last inspected?
- When was it last rewired?
- Where are the vendors moving to – is there a chain?
- If a flat, how much are service charges and ground rent?
- Who lives upstairs/downstairs/next door?
- How long has the seller lived there?
- What’s included in the sale? White goods? Curtains? Wood burner?
- Are there any parking issues?
- If there’s a real fire, is it safe to use?
- Have there been any subsidence problems?
- What’s the council tax band?
- Has anyone ever been murdered here? (Google the address too.)
