Open Home Checklist
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Buying a property can be an overwhelming experience. While you’re envisioning the memories you could make in, what will potentially be your new home, you also need to remember your checklist. What you do want in a house and don’t, plus the things you’re willing to compromise on.
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The property Comment:
House size: North facing:
Yes
No
Security alarms:
Yes
No
Security lighting:
Yes
No
Security cameras:
Yes
No
Double window glazing:
Yes
No
Comment:
Insulation (type): Solar panels:
Yes
No
Rain water tanks:
Yes
No
Comment:
Council rates/fees: Any planned developments in the area:
Comment:
Comment:
Natural hazards (eg. flood zone):
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Neighbourhood Comment:
School zoning:
Parks nearby:
Yes
No
Comment:
Nearest public pool:
Street parking:
Terrible
Shops/supermarket/dairy nearby:
Yes
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
No
Comment:
Bus stop/public transport:
Conditions of neighbouring properties
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Terrible
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House exterior Paint work:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Gutters/downpipes condition:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Comment:
Roof material:
Roof condition:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Chimney condition:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Driveway condition (any cracks?):
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Walls condition:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
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Yard/garden condition Comment:
Size: Condition of fences and retaining walls:
Terrible
Deck:
Yes
No
Grassed area:
Yes
No
Pool:
Yes
No
Security gates:
Yes
No
BBQ area:
Yes
No
Outdoor storage:
Yes
No
Shed:
Yes
No
Washing line condition:
Terrible
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Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
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Kitchen Size:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Layout:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Storage space:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Bench condition:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Bench space:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Cooktop and oven:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Comment:
Cooktop type (gas/electric): Exhaust fan:
Yes
Water (check pressure and temperature):
Terrible
Water damage (check under the sink):
Yes
No
Dishwasher:
Yes
No
Lighting (check how effective the lighting is): Flooring:
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Comment:
Comment:
No
6
Living areas Comment:
Size:
Open plan:
Yes
No
Flooring condition:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Condition of walls:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Comment:
Heating/cooling type (eg. heatpump):
Storage space:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Power points:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
TV outlets:
Terrible
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
Telephone points:
Terrible
Good
Excellentt
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Poor
Neutral
7
Bedrooms Bedrooms: Size:
Ensuite:
Flooring type & condition:
1
2
3
4
5
Comment:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Comment:
Storage:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Heating/cooling (eg. fan or heatpump):
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Condition of walls:
Comment:
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Bathrooms Bathrooms: Size:
1
2
3
Comments
Ensuite:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Shower:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Shower condition:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Bath:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Bath condition:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Vanity:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Storage:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Pressure of all taps:
Comments
Toilet in bathroom Toilet flush pressure
Yes Comments
Fan/ventilation:
Yes
Condition of walls:
Comments
Condition of window scills (dampness):
Comments
Flooring condition:
Comments
Condition of any tiles:
Comments
Paint/wallpaper condition (check for steam damage):
Comments
Mirror: Water heating (eg. gas)
Yes Comments
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Laundry Comment:
Size:
Separate room:
Yes
No
Washing machine space:
Yes
No
Dryer space:
Yes
No
Laundry sink:
Yes
No
Ironing board storage space:
Yes
No
Sufficient space to dry & iron clothes:
Yes
No
Sufficient power points:
Yes
No
Direct outside access:
Yes
No
Close proximity to washing line:
Yes
No
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Garage and car space Garage or carport:
Yes
No
Secure parking:
Yes
No
Garage attached to house:
Yes
No
Remote access:
Yes
No
Number of undercover car spaces:
Yes
No
Additional off street parking: (separate to garage/carport):
Yes
No
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Notes and comments:
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Remember to check everything works, while you’re at the viewing. This includes checking all windows open, toilets flush, taps run, and power points work. It’s important to also read official documents about the property and seek professional advice once you find the property you wish to make an offer on.