Offer accepted! 2me viewing. Must dos?

[GrumpySock]

I cannot believe it but if all goes well we might be happy owners of out first house soon! I'm quietly over the moon and desperate to get all things right.

We are having the second viewing tomorrow. What shall I definitely do? What to check? What to measure?

The house seems to be in immaculate condition, recently renovated. It is a detached late 20-early 30s mock Tudor.
I don't understand boilers or meters. Anything specific to check or ask the vendor about (through the agent)?

@sweetpickle2 what is holding the process if you don't mind me asking?

@GrumpySock do you mean what’s holding up the chain I’m in currently?

Nothing specific, it’s just how long things are taking to be done. Solicitors going at a snail’s pace, buyers dragging their heels. Usual stuff. Hoping to be exchanged soon though!

We have viewed the house. Loved it even more! It is a very loved and looked after house.
Unfortunately there will be a bit of waiting as their vendor is buying a new built.

The owners spent the whole hour with us. Lovely people. We even exchanged numbers.

Well fingers crossed!

If you're planning to get a survey done, make sure you specify for the vendors to ensure any furniture or rugs are moved to enable the surveyor to access everywhere they need. I have discovered, to my substantial cost, that it's fine for a surveyor not to notice a massive infestation of woodworm in the floorboards because there was a rug in that room so the marks couldn't be seen.