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  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

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  • Property Address

Front - Exterior and garden

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Is the front door free from damage and operational?

  • Is the garden/area inc any fencing and driveway in good order?

  • Are external electrics (Lights etc) free from damage?

  • Have any alterations been made?

  • List of any repairs required

Entrance Hallway

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Are the doors free from damage and operational?

  • Are the window/s free from damage and operational?

  • Are all electrical outlets free from damage and operational?

  • Are all heating outlets and associated pipework free from damage and operational?

  • Are the stairs free from damage/safe?

  • Are all walls free from damage and in good decoration?

  • Have any alterations been made?

  • List of any repairs required

Kitchen

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Is the Kitchen door free from damage and operational?

  • Are the window/s and glazing free from damage and operational?

  • Are the worktops free from damage?

  • Are the units free from damage?

  • Are the tiles free from damage?

  • Is the floor covering free from damage?

  • Are all electrical outlets free from damage and operational?

  • Are there any built in appliances - TO BE REMOVED PRIOR TO EXCHANGE GOING AHEAD

  • Are all heating outlets and associated pipework free from damage and operational?

  • Are all walls free from damage and in good decoration?

  • Have any alterations been made?

  • List of any repairs required

Lounge

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Is the lounge door free from damager and operation?

  • Are the window/s and glazing free from damage and operation?

  • Are all electrical outlets free from damage and operational?

  • Are all heating outlets and associated pipework free from damage and operational?

  • Are all walls free from damage and in good decoration?

  • Have any alterations been made?

  • List of any repairs required

Upstairs Landing

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Is there an upstairs landing?

  • Are the doors free from damage and operational?

  • Are the window/s free from damage and operational?

  • Are all electrical outlets free from damage and operational?

  • Are all heating outlets and associated pipework free from damage and operational?

  • Are the stairs free from damage/safe?

  • Are all walls free from damage and in good decoration?

  • Have any alterations been made?

  • List of any repairs required

Bathroom & Any additional Cloakroom

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Is the door free from damage and operational?

  • Are the window/s and glazing free from damage and operational?

  • Are the tiles free from damage?

  • Is the floor covering free from damage ?

  • Are all electrical outlets free from damage and operational?

  • Are all heating outlets and associated pipework free from damage and operational?

  • Are all walls free from damage and in good decoration?

  • Have any alterations been made?

  • List of any repairs required

Bedroom 1

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Are the doors free from damage and operational?

  • Are the window/s free from damage and operational?

  • Are all electrical outlets free from damage and operational?

  • Are all heating outlets and associated pipework free from damage and operational?

  • Are all walls free from damage and in good decoration?

  • Have any alterations been made?

  • List of any repairs required

Bedroom 2

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Is there a 2nd Bedroom?

  • Are the doors free from damage and operational?

  • Are the window/s free from damage and operational?

  • Are all electrical outlets free from damage and operational?

  • Are all heating outlets and associated pipework free from damage and operational?

  • Are all walls free from damage and in good decoration?

  • Have any alterations been made?

  • List of any repairs required

Bedroom 3

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Is there a 3rd Bedroom?

  • Are the doors free from damage and operational?

  • Are the window/s free from damage and operational?

  • Are all electrical outlets free from damage and operational?

  • Are all heating outlets and associated pipework free from damage and operational?

  • Are all walls free from damage and in good decoration?

  • Have any alterations been made?

  • List of any repairs required

Bedroom 4

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Is there a 4th Bedroom?

  • Are the doors free from damage and operational?

  • Are the window/s free from damage and operational?

  • Are all electrical outlets free from damage and operational?

  • Are all heating outlets and associated pipework free from damage and operational?

  • Are all walls free from damage and in good decoration?

  • Have any alterations been made?

  • List of any repairs required

Loft Space

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Is it clear of items and debris?

  • Have any alterations been made?

Rear - Exterior and Garden

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • Is there a rear exterior/garden?

  • Is the rear door free from damage and operational?

  • Is the garden/area inc any fencing in good order?

  • Are external electrics (Lights etc) free from damage?

  • Have any alterations been made?

  • List of any repairs required

Outbuildings

  • No disclaimers are allowed as part of this process, the property must meet the Empty Homes Standard regardless of what has been “agreed” between tenants.

    E.g. “The incoming tenant is happy to not have a kitchen door”, this does not meet standard.

    Any alterations, regardless of prior approval need to be removed and reinstated to standard, for example to removal of a conservatory even if the tenant had prior approval.

  • If present, Is the garage in good working order?

  • If present, is the shed in good working order?

  • Are there any other out buildings i.e conservatory that need further investigation?

Completion

  • Is this a Empty Homes or MEX Inspection?

  • Electric Meter Serial Number

  • Electric Meter Reading 1

  • Electric Meter Reading 2

  • Does the property have gas?

  • Gas Meter Serial Number

  • Gas Meter Reading

  • Does the property pass inspection?

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