Let’s Talk About Property Inspection Checklist ( Both Renting and Buying a Property) In Awka Anambra State - Kruz Enterprise

So many processes go into renting or buying a house. You want to get value for your money’s worth so it is essential to go through due process in acquiring a property. This guide I’m to talk about below is to help you with a property inspection checklist when searching for houses in Awka Anambra State.

From renting or buying a home to moving houses, to taking care of your new space to refurbishing and everything in-between, you would eventually need a checklist.

What is a Property Inspection?
A property inspection is carried out to check out the condition of the property before proceeding to purchase a property or rent out your property. It is always advisable to carry out a property inspection so you don’t miss out on hidden defects or areas of maintenance needed for the house. - Okoye Onyekachukwu Emmanuel ( Kruz Enterprise)

What is a Property Inspection Checklist?

A property inspection checklist is a list of areas to take note of when inspecting. It is best to have a property inspection checklist to guide you on the things to look out for. Some of them include:

Foundation:

Try to look around the building for structural issues like cracking walls, weird holes in the ground around the compound, and to know if the house is at a swampy environment for you not to experience leakage in your interior building after parking into your property or buying the property.

Plumbing:

You should check the plumbing services. You should check that the pipes are flowing well and are not clogged up, restricting water flow or leaking. Also, check if the house has a proper drainage system.

Electricals:

Checking the electrical connections and appliances is also very important. Check if the cables are working. You need to ask critical questions. Are the sockets working? Is there any sign of overheating from the fuse? Has there been a fire outbreak in the house before? , also check the terms and types of light been used or about to be used, Either it’s Meter Bills payment or Estimated Nepa Bills Payment. Also check if there’s any pending debt on the Electricity Charge before making Payments.

Walls and Roofings:

check for leakages in the roof, cracks in the walls, in the ceilings, and where the walls join the ceilings. Major cracks in the walls could spell danger. Also, check the walls for water leakages.

Ventilation:

Check if the rooms are properly ventilated. Inspect each room to confirm that services (plumbing, electrical, and so on) installed are working properly. You should also check the doors and windows to be sure they open and shut properly.

Surroundings:

As much as the living space is nice and comfortable, living in an environment that gets frequent robberies and noise disturbances can be a horrible experience. When you go for inspections, ask the people around about how safe the environment is.

Transportation:

For individuals who don’t have personal cars, it is good to figure out how to get around with public transportation.

Mobile Network:

As Much as living in a good and sound House, Mobile Network is also good to be checked, for you not to struggle to browse at your own home.

Interior Spaces:

You have to as well check all the rooms and parlor space with the kitchen space if it is as good as normal and general House Interior space Measurement, and also check if you can still Manage or maintain the Spaces if not big enough for you Before payment or Parking In.

Compound Space:

Check if The Property have Enough Parking Space for Cars and so on.

Conclusion:

Renting a home is a task or work that may seem simple at first, but can be very daunting if you miss out on some important factors that need to be considered before moving into the house. While the paperwork in a rental scenario might be taken casually, the implications are far more severe for tenants if some critical factors are missed out. Apart from checking out the exteriors and interiors, the legal check on ownership before you rent the apartment is equally essential.

Signed / Written by

Okoye Onyekachukwu Emmanuel
CEO - Kruz Enterprise