House Viewing Checklist
Never leave a viewing wishing you'd checked the boiler. Inspect damp, storage, noise, broadband and more, ask the right questions, then rate each property and compare them side by side.
First Impressions & Exterior
Damp & Structural
Kitchen & Bathrooms
Heating & Utilities
Storage & Space
Connectivity & Noise
Neighbourhood & Practicalities
Questions to Ask the Agent/Seller
About House Viewing Checklist
The House Viewing Checklist is a free, browser-based tool that helps buyers and renters view properties like a professional. Viewings are short and easy to be swept up in — a fresh coat of paint and good staging can hide the things that cost you later. This checklist walks you through the parts that matter: first impressions and the exterior, damp and structural signs, kitchens and bathrooms, heating and utilities (including the all-important boiler age), storage and space, connectivity and noise, the neighbourhood, and the questions worth asking the agent or seller on the day.
Its standout feature is side-by-side comparison. Most people view several places before deciding, and by the third one they all blur together. Add each property, tick off what you inspected, give it a star rating and a Yes / Maybe / No verdict, and jot notes while it's fresh. A comparison table then lines them all up by price, rating, completeness and verdict so the decision makes itself. Everything saves automatically to your browser's local storage — no account, no sign-up, nothing sent to a server. Use Export for a backup or Download PDF to print a property's checklist, and pair this with the Moving Checklist once you've found the one.
How to Use House Viewing Checklist
- Before you go, tap "Add property" and enter the address, price and viewing date so each viewing has its own checklist.
- At the viewing, work through the categories and tick each point you've checked. Don't be shy — open cupboards, turn on taps and ask about the boiler.
- Add your own checks with the "Add a check" field for anything specific to a property, like a shared driveway or a conservatory.
- Give the property a star rating and a Yes / Maybe / No verdict while you're still there or straight after.
- Write quick notes — first impressions fade fast and are the most honest signal you'll get.
- Repeat for every property; switch between them using the chips at the top or the comparison table.
- Use the comparison table to rank your options, then Export a backup or Download a PDF of your favourite to take to a second viewing or survey.
Tip: if you're serious about a property, view it a second time at a different time of day. Rush-hour traffic, on-street parking and neighbour noise can look completely different at 8am on a weekday than at 2pm on a Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my data private?
Yes. Your properties, ratings, notes and ticked items are stored only in your browser's local storage on this device. Nothing is uploaded to any server and there's no account. Clearing your browser data removes everything, so keep a JSON export or a PDF if it matters.
How many properties can I compare?
As many as you like. Each one you add gets its own full checklist, rating and notes, and they all appear in the comparison table so you can rank them by price, rating and verdict. The comparison table appears as soon as you've added a second property.
What are the biggest red flags to look for?
A musty smell or damp patches, wide or diagonal cracks in walls, an old or unserviced boiler, freshly painted patches that could hide staining, and mould around windows. None are automatic dealbreakers, but each is worth asking about and factoring into your offer or a survey.
How old is "too old" for a boiler?
Most gas boilers last around 10–15 years. Ask its age and when it was last serviced, and look for a service record. A boiler nearing the end of its life isn't a reason to walk away, but replacement can cost a few thousand pounds, so it's fair to factor that into your offer.
How do I check broadband and mobile signal?
Check your phone's signal in each room during the viewing, and look up the postcode on a broadband availability checker before or after. If you work from home or stream a lot, fibre availability can be as important as any room in the house.
Does the checklist work for renting as well as buying?
Yes. Most checks apply either way — damp, heating, storage, noise and broadband matter whether you're buying or renting. Renters should pay extra attention to who's responsible for repairs, the condition on move-in, and what's included, which fit neatly under the "Questions to Ask" section.
Does it work offline?
Once the page has loaded, everything lives in local storage and works offline — handy at a viewing with poor signal. Open it on the same device where you saved it; your data only moves between devices if you Export and Import it.