Printable checklist
French property viewing checklist PDF
This page is designed to print neatly or save as a PDF before a viewing. Use it as a paper backup, or open the interactive scorecard to save scores, notes and photos on your phone.
Tip: use your browser print command and choose "Save as PDF" if you want a file copy.
Property basics
- House name or reference: ________________________________
- Town, village or department: ___________________________
- Viewing date and time: _________________________________
- Agent or owner contact: ________________________________
- Asking price and included land: _________________________
Outside and structure
- Roof line, tiles or slate, gutters and chimney looked at.
- Cracks, movement, render, stonework and damp marks noted.
- Access, parking, turning space and winter approach considered.
- Garden workload, boundaries, trees and water run-off checked.
Inside and services
- Smells, damp, ventilation, cellar and ground-floor walls checked.
- Fuse board, visible wiring, sockets and electric heating noted.
- Plumbing, hot water, drainage, boiler or stove age recorded.
- Windows, insulation, stairs, layout and long-term comfort considered.
French-specific documents to ask about
- DPE rating and full diagnostic file available.
- Any required energy audit explained if the rating is low.
- Fosse septique or mains drainage status confirmed.
- SPANC report available if the house is not on mains drainage.
- Compromis de vente timing, conditions and next steps explained.
Decision notes
Three best things about the house:
____________________________________________________________
Three concerns to price before deciding:
____________________________________________________________
Would I still like it after quotes and diagnostics? Yes / No / Unsure
When to use the interactive version
The paper version is useful when phone signal is poor or you want notes for a second viewer. The scorecard is better when you want to save several houses, compare them side by side, export a report and keep photos attached to each viewing.