UK Rent Viewing, Signing and Move-in Checklist

Ticking an item means it has been prepared, checked or confirmed.

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Viewing checks completed

Confirmed the address and listing sourceChecked locks and windowsTested heating and hot water where possibleChecked internet and mobile signalChecked noise and safety around the building

Contract and deposit confirmed

Confirmed who the landlord or provider isConfirmed rent amount and payment dateConfirmed deposit amount and protection routeConfirmed which bills are included or excludedConfirmed move-in and move-out rules

Payment safety checks completed

No pressure to pay immediately without checksPayment account matches the contract or provider detailsContract or formal terms seen before transferAddress and viewing proof saved

Move-in photo record completed

Room condition photographedFurniture photographedMeters photographed if relevantKeys and locks photographedExisting damage photographed

Questions asked and recorded

Asked what bills are includedAsked how the deposit is protectedAsked who handles repairsAsked when move-in is possibleAsked what happens at move-out