| Drainage/Water Problems |
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| Is the basement damp or showing any signs of water damage? |
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| Does the property slope away from the house? |
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| Is there any mould on the exterior woodwork? |
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| Is the paint or wallpaper bubbling or peeling? |
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| Does the basment smell musty or damp? |
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| Are there any indications of water or drain backup? |
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| Foundation/Structure |
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| Are there any cracks in the basement walls? |
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| Is there any cracking or separation in the exterior walls? |
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| Have any exterior walls been repaired for sagging? |
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| Is there any brickwork crumbling or deteriorating? |
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| Are the bricks spalling? |
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| Is there efflorescence on the brickwork? |
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| Roof |
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| Is the roof missing any shingles or flashing? |
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| Are the shingles cracking, curling or bending? |
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| Ask the age of the roof (asphalt shingles may only last 20 years) |
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| Kitchen |
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| Has the kitchen been updated recently? |
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| Assess the quality of the kitchen? |
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| Is there sufficient space for your appliances (fridge/stove) |
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| Bathrooms |
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| Assess the quality of the bathroom, fixtures and cabinetry |
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| Does the bathroom have ventilation to the outside? |
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| Is the paint or wallpaper peeling, blistering or bubbling? |
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| Is there mildew on the bathtub? |
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| Interior Structure |
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| Do the floors appear level? |
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| Are the stairs creaking or uneven? |
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| Plumbing |
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| Is there any discoloration in the sinks or toilet indicating galvanized piping? |
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| Are there any leaks or discoloration under sinks or toilets? |
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| Is the water heater more than 5 years old? |
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| s the water pressure in the taps and toilets sufficient? |
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| Electrical |
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| Does the property have modern circuit breakers or fuses? |
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| Is the service of the property less than a 100 amp? |
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| Does the property have any knob and tube wiring? |
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| Are all lights or switches operative? |
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| Furnace or Heating System |
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| Is there any discoloration from fuel oil around the furnace or tank? |
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| Is there any smell of gas around the furnace? |
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| Is a significant portion of the house heated electrically? |
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| Determine annual heating bill |
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| Determine the age of the furnace or heating system |
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| Is the house air-conditioned, if not can it be accommodated? |
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| Insulation |
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| Is the roof or attic area of the property properly insulated (R20+) |
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| Has the house been insulated with UFFI? |
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| Are any pipes insulated with asbestos? |
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