Information
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Southampton Morris Dibben property inspection
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Conducted on
Inspection Report
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Property inspected is
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Undertaken on
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By whom?
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External Picture
Exterior
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The condition of the external decor over all is
- Brand new condition
- good condition, reasonably maintained.
- may benefit from some redecorationand maintenance.
- poor condition and is in need of redecoration and maintenance.
- very poor condition and needs attention in the near to immediate future.
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Is the roof in acceptable condition?
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Windows in acceptable condition?
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Are the grounds in acceptable condition?
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Are there any items at risk in relation to the exterior of the property?
Property interior
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Inside the property the tenants are maintaining their home in a
- immaculate order.
- tidy and clean condition.
- acceptable condition, not causing any obvious harm to the fixture and fittings.
- poor order, to the point where it may affect the fixtures and fittings.
- very poor order, to the extent that I think they are damaging the fixtures and fittings.
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Are the floor coverings in acceptable condition?
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Decor in acceptable condition?
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Are the condition and cleanliness of the kitchen and the kitchen appliances in acceptable condition?
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Is the condition and cleanliness of the bathroom in acceptable condition?
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Are their any items at risk in relation to the interior of the property?
Potential risks
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Fire protection
- modern mains wired smoke alarms are in situ.
- battery type alarms that are unlikely to be interlinked. These alarms are acceptable however as the tenants can remove batteries and in the interest of safety we recommend that consideration be given to upgrading to mains wired alarms at some point.
- there is currently little or no fire protection within the property. We recommend that as a minimum your tenants be provided with battery type alarms, however the ideal would be to have mains wired, interlinked alarms fitted.
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Is there a stove or fuel burning appliance that we recommend be serviced on an annual basis?
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In addition to undertaking an annual service we also recommend that a carbon monoxide alarm be provided. We would ask that you please consider this and instruct us accordingly, unless you have already provided one.
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Is there oil central heating that we recommend be serviced on an annual basis?
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In addition to undertaking an annual service we also recommend that a carbon monoxide alarm be provided. We would ask that you please consider this and instruct us accordingly, unless you have already provided one.
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Is there any current risk of rent issues?
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Is there a risk to the property, tenancy or tenants due to issues with the Heating, Insulation and draught proofing?
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The property is free from signs of unauthorised habitants living in the property?
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Is there any risk to the property resulting from a lack of extraction or of the extractor fans being turned off?
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The property is free from any signs of unauthorised pets being kept at the property?
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The property is free from any signs of malicious damage, negligence, misuse to property and furniture (if any)?
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Are there any further risks?
Summary
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Your tenant has indicated that they are looking to stay at the property for
- long term
- medium term
- very short term as they are looking for accommodation elsewhere.
- your tenants were not present for their inspection so I was unable to ask this question.
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This is because
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This is because
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The general condition of the property is
- in immaculate order throughout with very little wear to the decor, fixtures and fittings.
- in well maintained condition throughout. With the decor, fixtures and fittings showing very little sign of wear.
- in acceptable condition, with the decor, fixtures and fittings showing some sign of wear and tear.
- in tired condition, with the decor, fixtures and fittings looking tired.
- in poor order with the decor, fixtures and fittings being near the end of their serviceable life.
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Works that may be required at the end of the tenancy are
- very little work other than some minor tlc.
- some limited redecoration and carpet cleaning.
- partial redecoration, carpet cleaning and maintenance of the fixtures and fittings.
- significant redecoration, carpet cleaning with the possibility of having to replace some floor coverings. Maintenance of fixtures and fittings.
- major refurbishment to include new floor coverings and redecoration. The kitchen and bathroom may also need significant maintenance or replacement.
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Further information in relation to this inspection.
Further action
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Action required as a result of this report is
- not needed. This report is for your information only.
- needed at some point in the near future.
- immediate attention is required to one or more items listed in this report. please contact NCT to discuss further.
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Inspectors signature
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This report was completed during a cursory inspection of the above property. The inspection lasted approximately ten minutes and did not involve any furniture or other personal possessions being moved.The opinions provided within this report are based on our experience as property managers. Any opinion given relating to structural or technical matters are intended as a guide only, a professional in their own field may contradict the opinion expressed in this report.