House Purchasing Audit version 1

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• What is the guide price

• What is the suggested selling price

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Roof

• Is roof structurally sound

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are the roof coverings satisfactory (weatherproof)

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the chimney in satisfactory condition (structurally)

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Parapets, are these in satisfactory condition

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Flashings, are these in satisfactory condition.

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Rain water goods, are these in satisfactory condition

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Valley gutters, are these in satisfactory condition, (should inspect if practical to do so)

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Facia's soffits, bargeboards, are these in satisfactory condition

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Roof windows/Skylights, are these in satisfactory condition

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• TV Aerial, it there a digital one fitted and is it fit for purpose.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof void, is the roof void suitably ventilated

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

Walls

• External walls, are the wall structurally sound.

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are the walls cavity or solid

  cavity

  solid

  unknown

• Damp proof course, is there a damp proof course

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the damp proof course still satisfactory (not been breached with paths / garden areas)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any signs do rising damp in the property (May not be outwardly visible)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ventilation; is any ventilation of raised floors still clear of any obstructions and able to function as designed.

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

Doors / Windows

• How many doors are there?

Door

• What is the location, material and condition of door and is it secure

• How many windows are there?

Windows

• What is the material and condition of the window and is it double or single glazing. And is it fitted with window locks.

Insulation.

• Have the external walls been insulated?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any guarantees or warranties for works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof, does the thermal insulation meet building regulations of (270mm)

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Floor, has the floor been insulated?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

Internal Elements

• Load bearing walls and partitions, are they satisfactory and if removed, suitable structural support in place.

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Chimney breasts / ventilation. Is any chimney breast in satisfactory condition and is the chimney structurally ok and working (drawing) as designed

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Basement / Cellar, are they in satisfactory condition, suitably ventilated and free from the risk of flooding.

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Floors, are the floors in satisfactory condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Ceilings, are they in satisfactory condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Internal Doors, are these in satisfactory condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Skirting boards and architraves, are these in satisfactory condition ready for redecoration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs, are these in satisfactory condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Finishes, Decoration. Is the decoration satisfactory? List any redecoration requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor coverings, are the floor covering satisfactory for future use? List requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any signs of damp within the building?. List.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Kitchen

• Is the kitchen in satisfactory condition for future use, list any requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bathroom

• Is the bathroom in satisfactory condition for future use? List any requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Services

• Water service, is the water service fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Sewerage system, are the current drains and pipes fit for purpose.

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Storm Water, are any drains, soak always or elevations suitable to remove storm water from property?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Gas, is the current gas supply fit for purpose.

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is there a Gas Safe certificate passing the system within the last 12 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electricity, is the currently installed system fit for purpose.

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is there an electrical certificate passing the installation within the last 12 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heating system, is there a working certificated heating system in place

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• List boiler details if present.

• List number of radiators and condition.

• Domestic Hot Water. Is this fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Options for replacement?

Garden

• Is there a shed and is it fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• What is the condition/curb appeal of the front of the house.

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• What is the condition / curb appeal of the rear of house.

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• Retaining walls, are they in satisfactory condition.

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Trees, are they any trees which may pose a problem to the property.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Other.

• Other issues to be considered

Other

• Issues.

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