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brookesunion.org.uk/advice • 01865 484770 • [email protected] House hunting checklist Remember, you can get your contract checked for free by brookes union advice. location Location: Is it near a bus route or can you travel to uni / town easily? Are there shops & amenities nearby? Would you feel safe coming home at night? House amenities: Are the bedrooms a good size? Are the shared areas large enough? Is all the furniture included? How many bathrooms/ toilets does it have? Are there enough radiators? Enough fridges / kitchen units for everyone? Is the garden maintained by the landlord? Condition of the property: Do all the windows open? Do all the taps work? Can you see any damp / mould ? Does the oven work? Does the fridge work? Do the front and back doors have sturdy locks? Do the gutters look damaged? Are there any black spots on the mattresses? (Indicates the presence of bed bugs) Are there smoke detectors throughout the property? Address: ...................................................................................... Rent: ............................ per ....................... Deposit: ...................................................... Signing fee: ................................................. Notes: ...................................................... ................................................................... ................................................................... mark out of 10:
