12 Questions to Ask Before and During a Property Viewing

A viewing is not just about how a property looks. Ask these questions to uncover the full picture. Before the viewing 1. What is the total price including agency commission and transfer or registration fees? 2. What are the annual service charges, and what do they cover? 3. Is the property vacant, tenanted, or under notice? When can it actually be handed over? 4. For rentals: how many cheques, and who pays for cooling and minor maintenance? During the viewing 5. How old are the AC units, water heater, and appliances, and when were they last serviced? 6. Are there any known issues: leaks, noise, pests, or parking shortages? 7. What is the mobile and internet coverage like, and which providers serve the building? 8. How much natural light does the unit get, and what is the view at different times of day? About the building and area 9. What facilities are included, and are any under renovation? 10. How responsive is building management to maintenance requests? 11. What are the move-in procedures, deposits, and elevator booking rules? 12. Why is the owner selling or the tenant leaving? Write the answers down, photograph everything, and compare multiple options on AqarOS before making an offer. Good questions today prevent expensive surprises tomorrow.