Use the viewing to understand the property and create a clear follow-up list. Separate what you observed from what the seller said and what still needs legal or technical verification.
Prepare around the way you will use the property
Write down your priorities before arriving. Think about access, layout, light, storage, parking, outdoor space and the daily journey you would make from the property. A home that photographs well can still be inconvenient for your intended use.
Ask the seller which spaces are included and what is shared. If a storage room, parking position or terrace matters to your decision, record that specific point for document review. A viewing conversation is a useful lead, not proof of a legal right.
Observe without pretending to be a surveyor
Look for visible staining, cracks, signs of repairs, ventilation problems and maintenance issues. Ask when relevant work was carried out and what records are available. Take notes and photographs with permission.
Do not infer the cause or seriousness of a defect from a quick look. A suitable independent technical professional can advise on the building and any further investigation. Put that work into the plan before you make commitments that depend on the condition.
Ask about approvals and changes
The DLS buyer guide advises checking building legality, approvals and outstanding planning issues. If the property has an extension, changed layout or added structure, ask what documents support it and have the relevant professional investigate.
Keep the question narrow enough to answer. Instead of “is everything legal?”, ask which approval covers the particular work and whether there are notes or unresolved requirements. The lawyer and technical adviser should explain the significance for your case.
Source: Government building-permission guidance ↗Look beyond the front door
Consider access, the surrounding area and the shared parts of a building. Ask about management arrangements and recurring costs. If noise or parking matters, consider a further visit at a different time rather than deciding from one quiet viewing.
For boundaries and access rights, ask for the supporting documents. What appears to be a convenient route across neighbouring land may need legal verification. A physical observation and an enforceable right are different things.
End with next actions
Summarise the questions you want answered and the documents or inspections that will answer them. In Properly, the seller conducts the viewing, and either party can record a follow-up task for the relevant role. The task has an owner and a target date.
A viewing task does not reserve the property or create an offer. Before paying a reservation amount or signing anything, ask your lawyer about the conditions and consequences. Keep confidential advice in the agreed private channel rather than the shared conversation.
After the viewing, rank the questions by consequence
Separate matters you can observe from those requiring evidence. A room layout can be photographed; ownership of a parking space needs documents; a structural concern may need a qualified inspection. Giving each question the right destination is more useful than one long unassigned list.
Ask the seller for the available information and record what remains unresolved. Before making a binding commitment, obtain the professional advice relevant to the issue. A pleasant viewing and a complete-looking checklist do not establish that the legal and technical position is acceptable.
Source: DLS guidance before purchasing immovable property ↗Your preparation checklist
- List your practical priorities before the viewing.
- Record seller statements separately from verified facts.
- Ask for documents supporting material alterations and included spaces.
- Arrange independent legal and technical checks where needed.
Questions about your next move.
Can a viewing replace a technical inspection?
No. A viewing helps identify questions; a suitable qualified professional may be needed to assess condition or a specific technical concern.
Who conducts viewings in the Properly model?
The seller arranges and conducts them. Properly supplies digital coordination tools rather than an estate agent to attend the property.
Give your property move a proper place to move forward.
Bring the property you have found into a private case room. Coordinate with the other party and the independently appointed lawyer.
Start your property brief ↗Opening a case does not appoint a lawyer, buy a package or create a sale contract.PLAN YOUR NEXT STEP
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