It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a condominium facing KLCC, an apartment that is near to your kids’ school or a bungalow at a suburban area, a house is probably one of the most significant investments you will ever make.

We know it’s exciting to finally have your own house. However, the actual process of buying your own house can be very stressful and not exactly hassle-free. It all begins with the house viewings.

When you have decided to buy your own house, you will begin your search for your dream house in the marketplace. Then you will contact the representative agents to set up viewing appointments.

There are cases where some owners didn’t thorough check during the viewing process; hence sometimes they end up having to spend extra cost on maintenance after moving in.

What do we mean by doing a thorough check? There are so many aspects that you need to inspect and sometimes you might miss out some things. This is especially true if it is your first time buying a house.

As we know of hassle that you might face during a house viewing, we crafted a “House Viewing Checklist” for you to use as a guideline. Bring this checklist with you when you go a house viewing appointment to avoid any “surprises”.

VIEWING THE PROPERTY

• View property at different times of the day.
• Spend time around the property area and general areas.
• Check areas during weekdays, weekend, peak hours.
• Traveling condition during peaks hours to office or school etc
• Check wiring system/fuse box

EXTERIOR BRICKWORK

• Any worn, cracked, leaking?
• Any removation/extension, landscaping done?

ROOF

• Any tiles missing?
• Flushing secure?(e.g.waterprrof, joints)
• Drains and gutters in good condition.
• During rain, any leaking?
• Section under the roof in good conditions?

WINDOWS

• Windows are double glazed?
• Windows frames are secure?
• Do they require repaint?

SECURITY

• Door locks in good condition?
• Windows lock in good condition?
• Alarm system working?if any.

WHAT TO TEST

• Water taps/shower/pipe working?
• Water heater – how long it takes to come through
• Lights switches working?
• Windows open and closes easily?

INSIDE THE HOUSE(EACH ROOM)

• Any dampness can be seen or smell?
• Any exposed wires?
• Any crackson walls?
• Check flooring conditions.
• Check power sockets.
• Any phone lines?
• Can the rooms be view from outside?
• Mobile phone coverages?

BATHROOMS

• Electrical devices ( power points, shower) correctly earthed?
• Any leaking from bathrooms?

Please add more….. 🙂