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Viewing checklist

Updated: 2026-07-17

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Documents & money

Owner showed proof of ownership (or power of attorney)Full price: rent + building fee + utilities — written downDeposit: amount and return rules agreedHandover protocol will be a contract annex

General condition

Walls/ceiling: no damp stains, mould, cracks (look behind furniture!)Windows open/close, no drafts, glazing intactDoors and locks work, full key setFloors level, no swollen laminate/parquetSmells: damp, sewage, smoke — sniff around

Kitchen & bathroom

Water pressure and temperature (run taps for a couple of minutes)Drains clear: sink, shower/bath empty fastDry under sinks, no leak marksHob, oven, fridge, washing machine — switch on and testVentilation works (paper sticks to the grille)Bathroom grout/silicone free of black mould

Electrics & heating

All sockets and switches work (phone charger as tester)Heating type and winter cost — ask and note downRadiators heat in all rooms (in season)Meters: photo of electricity, gas, water readingsInternet: which provider, what speed is available

Building & area

Noise: street/courtyard windows, neighbours audible, bars nearbyStaircase/lift: condition, intercom worksTransport: real commute time at rush hourParking/bike storage if needed — where and how muchWalk the area in the evening — how safe it feels

Before signing

Photos/video of every room and every defect takenAll defects written into the protocolContract read in full, unclear clauses translatedVerbal promises moved into the contract

Tip: photograph anything doubtful and put it in the protocol.