residential / Make viewings useful
Use a viewing sequence that prevents forgotten checks
Moving randomly through rooms makes attractive details dominate memory. A repeatable route gives every shortlisted home a fair inspection.
Why this matters
A viewing is a short information-gathering exercise. Arrive with a question list and leave with records you can compare, including gaps that still need an answer.
Give the viewing a sequence
- Record the listing reference before entering.
- Follow the same route through the space and photograph only with permission.
- Write unanswered questions before discussing a decision.
A practical example
If you inspect several units in one afternoon, a labelled doorway photograph and room notes can prevent you attributing one unit's storage or damage to another.
Hypothetical example, not a customer account or a statement about an available unit.
Your next step
Start at the entrance, follow each room and finish with shared services; write one unresolved question per stop.
What did you directly observe, and what was only described to you?
Record the answer
Use the exact property reference and date. Write what you observed, who supplied any other information, and what remains unconfirmed. Before relying on an answer, consider whether a photo, written agreement or qualified assessment is needed.
References and limits
Official resources for further verification are below. They provide context, not proof that every editorial suggestion is a legal requirement. Source catalogue checked 18 October 2026; this is not a promise that future rules will remain unchanged.
- Estate Agents Registration Board: firm directory
Where to verify a firm; no claim that Hama or any named individual has been verified.
Practical education, not legal, tax, valuation or safety certification. Verify current requirements and seek appropriately qualified advice for your circumstances.