Printable checklists · updated November 2026

Checklists for the moments when memory is not enough.

Every checklist below comes from the Inletin guides, condensed into points you can tick off on site. Open a list, print it or copy it to your phone, and bring it with you.

Pick the stage

Find the checklist that matches where you are: viewing, buying, moving or letting.

Use it on site

Tick items as you go and note anything unclear. Photographs beat memory every time.

Follow up in writing

Turn every unticked item into a written question for the seller, landlord or tenant.

For buyers

Buying a home

Five lists that follow the Home Buying Guide from first viewing to moving in.

Buyer document checklist

Request these before paying any advance. Ask a qualified lawyer which apply to your property.

Title or ownership deed in the seller’s name
Previous deeds showing the full chain of ownership
Current land or municipal records matching the deed
Paid-up property tax and utility receipts
Approved building plan and completion or occupancy documents where applicable
For apartments: developer agreement, allotment letter and association details
Seller’s identity documents matching every name on the papers
Written confirmation of no existing loan, mortgage or dispute on the property
Power of attorney, if anyone is signing on the owner’s behalf

Viewing checklist

Natural light in main rooms at the time you visit
Water pressure at every tap; drainage speed in sinks and showers
Toilets flush and refill properly
All switches, sockets, lights and fans work
Windows and doors open, close and lock smoothly
No damp patches, peeling paint or musty smell in cupboards
Ceiling below bathrooms and kitchen free of stains
Mobile signal and internet availability
Noise from road, neighbours or businesses
Condition of stairs, lifts, corridors and roof access
Parking and visitor access
Backup power and water storage for the building

Home inspection checklist

Cracks: width, direction and whether they are new
Signs of roof or terrace leakage
Columns and beams free of exposed or rusting steel
Electrical board labelled, earthed and free of scorch marks
Wiring type and age; no loose or exposed joints
Plumbing material, visible leaks and water heater condition
Gas lines and fittings, if present
Unauthorised extensions or removed walls
Fire exits, extinguishers and alarm where applicable

Purchase budget worksheet

Agreed property price
Transfer, registration and stamp charges
Lawyer or deed writer fees
Loan processing, valuation and legal fees
Utility connection or transfer fees
Association or society charges and deposits
Moving costs
Immediate repairs identified at inspection
Basic furnishing and appliances
Emergency reserve kept untouched (at least six months of essentials)

Move-in checklist (buyers and tenants)

Record meter readings with date and photograph
Photograph every room, wall and fitting
Test locks and change them if previous keys are unaccounted for
Locate main water valve and electrical board
Transfer utility accounts into your name
Collect manuals, warranties and tradespeople contacts
Note any defects in writing within the first week

For landlords

Letting a property

Two lists that keep the start and end of every tenancy clean and documented.

Tenant onboarding checklist

Written application with identity and contact details
Employment or income confirmation
Reference from a previous landlord
Lease signed by all adult occupants
Deposit and first rent received with receipts issued
Inventory with photographs signed by both sides
Emergency contacts exchanged; repair reporting process explained
Keys handed over and recorded

Move-out checklist

Written notice received and date confirmed
Final inspection booked with the tenant present
Inspection against original inventory and photographs
Meter readings recorded and final bills settled
All keys and access cards returned
Deposit returned with a written breakdown
Unit photographed for the next listing

Found something on a checklist you cannot explain?

Send us the item and a short description of the situation. We will tell you what it usually means, what to ask next, and whether you need a lawyer, engineer or lender to look at it.