What Should You Check During a Property Visit?
Site visits are often emotional experiences influenced by modern sales galleries and staged sample apartments. A structured visit score forces buyers to evaluate actual livability factors: natural light, road noise, water pressure, and structural finishes.
Understanding the Property Visit Score Formula
Your objective site visit score is calculated as:
Normalized Score (i) = (Rating Score (i) / 10) × 100
Weighted Base Score = ∑ (Normalized Score (i) × Category Weight (i))
| Score Band | Classification | Recommended Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| 85 – 100 | Excellent | Strong property across all categories. Proceed to document verification. |
| 70 – 84 | Good | Solid option. Re-visit to investigate specific 2nd-tier red flags. |
| 55 – 69 | Average | Mixed trade-offs. Compare against alternative properties in the area. |
| < 55 | High Risk | Multiple significant concerns. Exercise extreme caution before committing funds. |
5-Step Property Site Visit Due Diligence Checklist
Inspect traffic congestion and road noise during weekday morning/evening commute times.
Turn on bathroom faucets and flush toilets to test water pressure and check for wall dampness.
Check basement parking for water logging marks, ventilation quality, and service elevator dimensions.
Ask residents in completed blocks about actual tanker water dependency and power backup reliability.
Cross-check approved floor plans against physical construction layout to ensure no unapproved modifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a property with a high score still have a critical red flag?
Yes. A property might score 9/10 on location and layout but have a severe water leakage or legal issue. Critical issue deductions ensure these red flags reduce the final score.
Why is legal documentation given a 12% weight in the score?
Title clarity and RERA approvals are fundamental to property ownership safety. A high-quality building with encumbered legal title presents unacceptable risk.