| How does the location of the property suit you? |
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Is it on a busy traffic route? |
| What is the condition of the neighbouring properties? |
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Does the overall tone of the neighbourhood suit you? |
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Does the house have good natural light and ventilation? |
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Is the toilet separate from the bathroom? (This is wise if you have a big family) |
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Is there plenty of storage space? If not... |
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...is there space to build more cupboards? |
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Has the electrical meter been relocated outside or is it still inside the house? |
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Is there dampness, any borer, flaking paint inside and out? |
| Note the condition of wallpaper, woodwork and doors. |
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| Is the house close to... |
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- Schools, |
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- Shops, |
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- Transport, |
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- Your Workplace. |
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Is the kitchen right, with sufficient cupboard space? |
| What about the position and size of the sink bench? |
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Is the stove of suitable size, quality and in good condition? (It is a fixed chattel) |
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Is the space for the refrigerator adequate to fit the fridge you already own? |
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Is there room for a dishwasher and your clothes washing machine? |
| Is the property on... |
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- Town water and waste disposal, or... |
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- On rainwater storage and septic tank, or... |
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- Some other system? |
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| What is the condition of the curtains, blinds and drapes, carpeting and other floor coverings? |
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| What chattels are to remain in the house when you buy? |
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Is there a clothesline? |
| What standard are the laundry facilities? |
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Are the bedrooms airy without being draughty? |
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Will housework be easier because the areas devoted to working, relaxing and sleeping are separately and sensibly grouped? |
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If your family is likely to need an increased amount of space in the future, is there room for expansion? |
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Is there enough garage or carport space for your vehicles? |
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Is there storage space beneath the house? |
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Is there a garden shed? |
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Does the garage have a workbench or enough space for you to store all your gear, or pursue your hobbies? |
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The garden - are there fruit trees and established trees and shrubs, fences or retaining walls, plenty of good topsoil? |
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Is there enough space for the children to play safely? |
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Is the section well-drained? |
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Is it well-fenced and private? |
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Can you get a vehicle/trailer round the back? |
| What is the state of the guttering, downpipes and drains? |
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Are there any tall trees on this section or next door that could shade or fall on the buildings? |
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Is the structure built of low-maintenance materials? |
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Are the window frames wooden or aluminium? |
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What is the state of the paintwork? |
| And finally, if any work is necessary, what is it all going to cost? |
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