Home Viewing
A scullery can change how a home’s main kitchen works
A scullery can make a kitchen easier to use, but only if its layout suits daily work. Walk through these practical checks during a home viewing.
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Home Viewing
Jalousie windows trade a clear pane for adjustable glass blades
Viewing a home with jalousie windows? Check how the glass blades operate, close and fit the room’s ventilation, screening and maintenance needs.
Home Viewing Checks
Viewing a home with sash windows? Follow the movement, not just the glass
Check how sash windows open, balance and close during a property viewing, then turn your observations into useful questions for a surveyor or specialist.
Property Viewing
An oriel window projects above the ground rather than starting at it
Spot an oriel window, understand what makes it different from a ground-level bay, and ask useful questions at a property viewing.
Home Viewing
A split-level home needs a floor-by-floor viewing plan
View a split-level home by tracing daily routes between its floors, including groceries, laundry, bedrooms and the bathroom guests will use.
Property Documents
A freehold home can still carry a rentcharge
In England and Wales, a freehold title may still carry a rentcharge. Know which documents and distinctions to raise with your conveyancer.