How do you use the property visit checklist score?
- Take the checklist to the flat. For each of the eight checks, tap Good, OK or Poor based on what you see, or leave it at Not yet.
- Read the score, the verdict and any red flag. Only the checks you have done count, and the panel shows how many are left.
- Visit again at a different time of day for anything rated Poor or not yet checked.
How is the score worked out?
Each check has a weight: two points for commute, layout, daylight, cracks and seepage, and water; one point for noise, safety and upkeep. Good earns the full weight, OK earns 60% of it and Poor earns nothing. Your result is the points earned divided by the weight of the checks you did, out of 100. The weights are a simple guide, so move them in your head if one matters more to you.
Two checks are red flags. Cracks, seepage or damp can mean costly repairs, and a weak water supply often means paying for tankers every month. A Poor on either one flags the flat, however good the rest is.
The scoring
Weight × (Good 1, OK 0.6, Poor 0)Points earned ÷ weight of checks done × 100Red flag if cracks or water is Poor; else 80+ strong, 60–79 mixed, under 60 weakWorked example: a good visit
Commute, layout, finish, water and safety are Good; daylight, noise and upkeep are OK. That earns 11.4 of 13 points, a score of 88 and a strong visit.
Worked example: high score, red flag
Everything is Good except visible seepage on one wall. It still scores 85, but the verdict is Red flag found: get the seepage inspected and repaired in writing before you pay a token amount.
What to look for at each check
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Commute and area | Drive the route to work at peak hour; note the road width, flooding signs and nearby schools and hospitals. |
| Layout and room sizes | Measure the bedrooms and kitchen; check where furniture goes and whether rooms waste space on passages. |
| Daylight and air | Visit in daylight; check which way the windows face and whether a building blocks them. |
| Noise | Listen with the windows shut and open; look for a main road, metro line or generator nearby. |
| Cracks, seepage or damp | Look at ceilings, bathroom walls and below windows for stains, peeling paint or cracks. |
| Water supply | Ask the source, how many hours water comes and how often tankers are bought; look at the sump and tanks. |
| Safety and security | Check the gate, guards, cameras, fire extinguishers and exits. |
| Common areas and upkeep | Look at the lifts, lobby, basement and garden, and ask for recent maintenance bills. |
What should you keep in mind?
- A site visit cannot tell you about the title, approvals or occupancy certificate. Have your lawyer check those documents.
- Speak to two or three residents. They will tell you about water, power cuts and the society more honestly than anyone selling the flat.
- Visit at least twice, once on a weekday evening, before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Related answers and guides
- Under-Construction Site Visit Checklist
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- Site Visit Checklist for Bengaluru Flats: Inside and Around
- Neighbourhood Checklist for Families: 20 Checks in Bengaluru
Sources
- Checklist items and weights are acre&key’s guide for site visits; they are not a standard or a valuation.
- Legal checks to do separately: title, approved plan, occupancy certificate, encumbrance certificate and, for new projects, K-RERA registration (rera.karnataka.gov.in). Checked 19 Oct 2026.
A guide to your own observations, not an inspection or legal advice. Have your lawyer check the title and approvals, and check costs and tax with your Chartered Accountant before buying.
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