THE RAMRE PROPERTY GUIDES
Inspection & handover
Turn a finished property into a well-documented handover.
Prepare before the appointment
Confirm what the handover covers, who should attend and which documents are required. Bring the agreed specifications, floor plan and any previous defect list. Consider a qualified inspector for technical checks, particularly where specialist systems or finishes are involved.
Inspect each space systematically
Move room by room, recording visible issues with photographs and clear descriptions. Check surfaces, doors, windows, sanitary fixtures, taps, lights and supplied appliances where access and permissions allow. Avoid destructive or unsafe testing.
Document the snag list
Use a numbered list with the room, location, issue, photograph and response needed. Distinguish a defect from a preference or a change request. Ask who owns each item and how completion will be confirmed. Keep a copy acknowledged by the relevant party.
Understand the building arrangements
Confirm parking, storage, access cards, lift bookings, move-in rules and waste disposal. Ask how service charges, cooling and common facilities are managed. Record the building or community support contact for future maintenance questions.
Collect the operational information
Request available manuals, warranties, keys, access devices and meter readings. Keep the property records in one secure place. Confirm which outstanding items remain after possession and how follow-up access will be arranged.
Follow up after occupation
Review completed work against your recorded list, report new issues promptly through the agreed channel and preserve correspondence. Your purchase contract and applicable requirements determine the legal position; an inspection checklist is a practical aid rather than a guarantee.
Official reference
DLD property-service guidance ↗
Reviewed 18 September 2026. Requirements and fees can change. This is general guidance; the requirements of your transaction and specialist advice take priority.