A home viewing checklist for Singapore buyers
A useful home viewing checklist helps you compare the homes you actually visit. Use the same questions for each HDB flat or condo, then separate what you observed from what still needs confirming.
Set a shortlist before booking viewings
Start with a comfortable purchase range, your commute and the space you need. Separate essentials from preferences: an extra bedroom may matter more than a particular finish, while a convenient location may outweigh a larger floor area.
Your shortlist essentials
- Price range and funds needed beyond the purchase price.
- Bedroom needs, usable layout and space for work or family.
- Travel time to work, school and the places you visit regularly.
- Lease, property type and eligibility questions to confirm.
What should you check during a home viewing?
Look at how rooms connect and where ordinary furniture would fit. Observe natural light, ventilation, storage and visible condition. Ask about stains, cracks, water marks or other concerns rather than assuming fresh paint resolves them. A viewing does not replace professional checks where those are needed.
Bring the same questions to every home
- Which fixtures or furnishings are included?
- Are there visible repairs or renovation works to budget for?
- What needs checking about alterations or the floor plan?
- For a condo, what are the maintenance charges and shared facilities?
Look beyond the unit
Consider the route from the entrance to the home, the surrounding roads and the amenities you will use. Visit at a different time if traffic, noise or sunlight could affect your decision. Distances, school admission rules and future developments should be checked against current official information.
Before making an offer
Compare relevant completed transactions and the conditions attached to the sale. Confirm financing, stamp duties, expected renovation costs and the proposed completion date. Keep unresolved questions visible rather than letting an attractive interior decide the purchase. Explore Hanson’s property buying services and use the mortgage repayment calculator to compare a repayment scenario.