Property Internals

Look at the general condition of the property and try to determine how well it has been maintained. It is still advisable to obtain a structural survey to determine the condition of the property but it is possible to do a fe basic checks and ask yourself a few simple questions in order to determine how well the poperty has been looked after:-

• What is the condition of the decoration? Are the incumbent owners smokers, or do they have a dog/cat?
• Check for cracks in plasterwork and around the window frames.
• Are there any signs of damp? Usually apparent on the walls and ceiling – is the wallpaper coming away from the wall?
• Is the kitchen or bathroom dated? They may be expensive to replace?
• Look at the plugs and electrical fittings, how old are they?
• Check the condition of the central heating system. If the heating is on feel the top and bottom of the radiators to ensure hot throughout.