Guide
House Viewing Checklist for France
Use this checklist before and during a French property viewing. The linked scorecard turns the list into saved scores, notes, photos and a report.
Last updated: 4 June 2026.
What should you prepare before the viewing?
- Save the location, agent name and asking price.
- Ask whether the diagnostic file and DPE are available.
- Check travel time to shops, healthcare, airports and stations.
What outside checks matter during a French house viewing?
- Roof line, chimney, gutters and ground levels.
- Wall cracks, damp marks, boundaries and access.
- Outbuildings, trees, garden workload and water run-off.
What inside checks should you make before offering?
- Smells, damp, ventilation, windows and insulation clues.
- Fuse board, wiring, plumbing and heating age.
- Stairs, layout, light, storage and long-term comfort.
Which deeper checks should you read next?
- Printable French property viewing checklist
- French house viewing questions to ask
- French house buying checklist
- What to check before buying property in France
- Buying a renovation property in France checklist
- DPE rating questions when buying in France
- Fosse septique questions for rural homes
- Damp checks when viewing a house in France
- Roof checks for a French property viewing
- Electrics checks for a French house viewing
- Village and location checks before buying
- Notaire questions before buying French property