Property Viewing Checklist

It’s easy to get swept up in a viewing and miss the things that matter. Our free Property Viewing Checklist helps you know what to look for and what to ask, so you can compare properties with confidence before you make an offer. At Empire Mortgages, we make the complex simple.

Download Your Free Checklist

Fill in your details and we’ll send the checklist straight to your inbox. Inside, you’ll find:

  • Key things to check inside and outside the property, from damp and heating to the roof and windows
  • Questions to ask the seller or estate agent
  • What to look for in the Home Report
  • Things to consider about the area, such as transport links, schools and local amenities
  • How an expert mortgage adviser can help you get ready to make an offer

Prefer to talk it through? Book a free consultation with one of our advisers.

We're 5 Star Rated - What Our Clients Say

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Paula Wallace
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Craig has been helping us with our mortgage since we bought our first home in 2016. Now we are settling into our second home with yet more excellent service from Craig, Terri and his fabulous team at Empire Mortgages. Highly recommend 😊
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Lynne S
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Highly recommend! I have had Nathan as my mortgage advisor for a good 4 years. So helpful, always gets the best deals and super lovely and great at what he does! He was with me every step of the way when I was getting my first mortgage, he made it all so easy and no stress at all.
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Sharon Millen
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Always a professional job, great service wouldn't use anyone else - Nathan is fabulous 😀
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Fraser Allan
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Brilliant company, always guided me with expert mortgage advice. Friendly and helpful.
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Sai Chand A Pinnoju
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One year in my new home, and I couldn’t be happier with how smoothly the whole journey went. Thanks to Empire Mortgages Ltd and a special mention to Nathan Hunter for making the mortgage process completely stress-free. I genuinely had to do very little other than trust Nathan and leave everything in his capable hands. Buying a home can be overwhelming, but having the right person guiding you makes all the difference. A year on, with no issues whatsoever, I can truly say when you choose the right people, you’re sorted for life. Hassle-free, stress-free and highly recommended!
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Brian Sparling
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I can highly recommend both Empire Mortgages Ltd and Nathan Hunter...Nathan made the process really easy and straight-forward, talked through all the options and made some recommendations based on what I needed. He kept me updated on progress even when I was away on holiday. I wont be using anyone else for mortgages now!
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Laura Pettigrew
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Brilliant service from beginning to end. Craig has been our adviser for 10 years and both and the Team done a stellar job as always. I still cannot believe how quick and easy our application to offer journey has been. Thanks again
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Nicole
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Great, thorough, informative service from start to finish. And very personable too!
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Michael
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Nathan and the guys provide a first class service and made getting a mortgage for our first house and easy and straightforward process. They kept us up to date with everything and since then they have helped get us the best deal for us everytime we need to renew.
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Abbie Pringle
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I would highly recommend Nathan at Empire Mortgages Ltd. He has always been a great help. He’s friendly and very informative. We are really happy with the service provided and will continue using Empire Mortgages Ltd in the future.

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Recommend a friend who is new to Empire Mortgages and if they then take out their mortgage with us, you’ll each receive £50 worth of vouchers.

The guidance provided within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore primarily targeted at consumers based in the UK.

Empire Mortgages Ltd is an Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of TenetLime Ltd. TenetLime Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Tenet Lime Ltd  is entered on the Financial Services Register (www.fca.org.uk/register) under reference 150643.

Empire Mortgages Ltd may charge a fee for mortgage advice. The amount of the fee will depend on your circumstances and will be discussed and agreed with you at the earliest opportunity. Our typical fee is £295 payable on receipt of a full mortgage offer.

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