Apartment viewing checklist before buying

Practical steps

1. Inspect walls, corners, windows and ceilings and ask when maintenance was last completed.
2. With permission, test doors, taps and electrical fixtures.
3. Arrange another visit for a major decision and consider an independent inspection if defects appear.

A point to check

Edited photos and promotional copy do not establish the building’s technical condition.

Continue exploring

Compare listing details with actual properties, and independently check what matters to your decision.