Property viewing checklist

Walls, ceilings and skirting — marks, cracks or patches

Floors and tiles — chips, lifting or uneven areas

Doors and windows open, close and lock

Signs of damp, staining or previous water damage

Water pressure in every bathroom and the kitchen

How long hot water takes to arrive

Drains run freely, no smell

Sockets and switches in each room

Which appliances are included and whether they work

Air conditioning in each room, and how it is billed

Noise from the units when running

When the system was last serviced, if known

Lift waiting times and condition

Noise from neighbours, corridors and the street at this hour

Parking space, its location and whether it is allocated

Rubbish, deliveries and building access arrangements

Which utilities are included and which are separate

Typical monthly cooling and electricity for this size of unit

Internet providers available in the building

Total rent, number of cheques and what the deposit covers

Who pays for maintenance, and how a repair is reported

Notice arrangements written in the tenancy agreement

Whether pets, sharing or alterations are permitted

What condition the property will be handed over in