When a virtual viewing is not enough: a UK buyer checklist
Video tours save time. They also hide smell, sound, micro-cracks, and neighbour behaviour. Use them to shortlist, not to complete due diligence.
Published: 16 Apr 2026 · Updated: 16 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
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Video tours save time. They also hide smell, sound, micro-cracks, and neighbour behaviour. Use them to shortlist, not to complete due diligence.
Checklist after a virtual pass
Book a physical viewing. Walk the boundary. Open cupboards. Run taps. Check phone signal. Visit the street on bin day. Commission the right survey.
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