House Viewing Questions Sheet

Who this is for

Questions to take to every viewing. They are grouped by topic, from why the seller is moving to what is included in the sale, with room to write each answer and tick what needs following up or checking later.

Buyers viewing homes, particularly on a first viewing when it is easy to be distracted by the rooms and forget to ask about the things that matter later.

What this helps you track

• The property, the viewing date and who showed you round
• Why the seller is moving and how long the home has been on the market
• The age and condition of the boiler and roof, and any building work
• Boundaries, parking, neighbours and running costs
• What is included in the sale, and which answers still need checking

How to use it

1. Print one sheet per property and write the address, date and the name of whoever shows you round at the top.
2. Ask the questions as you go round, and write the answers down as they are given.
3. Tick follow up for anything that needs a document, a second look or a question to your solicitor.
4. Tick verified once an answer has been confirmed, for example by the property information forms or the survey.
5. Cross out questions that do not apply and add your own in the spare rows or the browser version.

Formats

• Printable PDF (A4 and US Letter)
• Fillable PDF with form fields
• Fill in online, saved in your browser

The printable is laid out inside a box that fits both A4 and US Letter, so the two files are identical and neither one is scaled. The fillable PDF has real form fields. The online version keeps what you enter in your own browser and builds the completed PDF on your device.

How to print

Download the A4 or US Letter file to match the paper in your printer, open it in a PDF reader and print at 100% — not "fit to page", which shrinks the writing space. Both files leave a 14 mm margin, which clears the unprintable edge on home printers. To print the online version with your entries in it, use the Print this sheet button, which prints only the sheet and none of the page around it. More on printing.

Questions

Are the agent's answers reliable?

They are what the agent or seller believes, and they may not know everything. That is why there is a verified column: check important answers against the legal forms, the survey or the documents themselves.

Should I ask the seller or the agent?

Either, depending on who shows you round. Sellers often know more about the house itself, while agents know more about the sale. Note who gave each answer if both are there.

Do I need to ask every question?

No. Pick the ones that matter to you and the property. Asking a handful carefully is more useful than rushing through all of them.

What should I do with the answers?

Compare them across properties, and pass anything important to your solicitor or surveyor so they can check it properly during the purchase.