You walk into the flat, the light looks good, and you're already imagining where the sofa will go. Before deciding, walk through the property with a short checklist. You'll leave with more than a good first impression.
What to check in each area
Save this checklist on your phone and tick off each point once you've checked it:
Entrance and building: follow the route from the street. Look at the stairs, lift and doors; think about carrying shopping or a suitcase, too.
Living room and bedrooms: check where your bed, table or desk would fit. Bring the measurements of any furniture you want to keep, and look for power sockets.
Windows: ask to open and close them. Listen for a moment with them closed and ask about the heating. Spanish consumer organisation OCU recommends checking both before renting.
Kitchen: clarify which appliances will stay, look at their condition and check the storage space.
Bathroom: with permission, turn on the tap and test the toilet flush. Look for ventilation and ask about any stains or damp smells.
You don't need to test everything in one viewing. If you can't check something, note it down as outstanding.
Questions to bring along
Before you leave, ask about the move-in date, the rent, which costs it includes and which furniture will stay. If any repairs are outstanding, clarify what will be done and when.
Rentisure helps people offering and looking for a home get in touch. After the contact email, the parties arrange the viewing and agree on the terms directly. Rentisure does not manage the rental. The amounts used to identify compatibility are not shown as fields to the other party and do not set the final rent. Accepting the property in the app does not reserve it, either.
For your notes, use three columns: “checked”, “to ask” and “doesn't fit my needs”. For example: “The bed fits; still need to measure for the desk; no lift”. That's more useful than simply writing “I like it”.
Can I take photos during the viewing?
Ask permission and avoid including people, documents or family photographs. Keep only what you need to remember the layout or a specific question.
When is it worth asking for a second viewing?
When something unresolved could change your decision: a measurement, noise or a repair. Suggest checking that specific point rather than repeating the whole visit.
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