A good site visit should leave you with fewer unanswered questions. Before you set off, write down what matters most to your household: the number of rooms, daily travel, outdoor space, parking and the total amount you can comfortably commit.
Start with a clear shortlist
Ask for the exact project name, phase, tower or floor, and the unit being discussed. Save the location pin and confirm whether your appointment includes the actual unit, a sample home or a construction-site visit. These are different experiences, and your notes should distinguish between them.
- Bring the floor plan and a simple list of essential requirements.
- Ask for an itemised quotation and a dated availability confirmation.
- Allow time to walk the surroundings, rather than only seeing the sales lounge.
Look at the home as you would use it
Consider where your furniture would fit, whether the kitchen works for your routine and how daylight reaches the rooms. Check the position of lifts, stairs, service areas and neighbouring buildings. Ask what is included in the offered specification and what is an optional upgrade.
If you are viewing a sample apartment, identify decorative elements that are not part of the sale. Photograph the relevant details with permission and label your notes with the unit and date.
Check the everyday journey
Travel the route you would actually use for work, school or regular errands. Visit times can make a noticeable difference to your experience of an area. Observe the approach road, pedestrian access, nearby services and the route from parking to the home.
For an occupied community, ask about visitor access, waste collection, maintenance arrangements and the use of shared facilities. For an under-construction project, request the current construction update and the documented delivery commitments for the specific phase.
Keep a written follow-up list
Request the relevant registration details, approved plans, draft agreement and a breakdown of recurring charges. Have the documents reviewed by an appropriate professional before committing. A brochure image or a verbal assurance should be recorded as a question until the relevant detail is confirmed.
After the visit, compare shortlisted homes against the same headings: layout, access, surroundings, total quoted cost and unanswered questions. Share this list with your advisor so the next conversation addresses the gaps.
