The first visit is for falling in love. The second is for looking in the cupboards. Go at a different time of day, and notice the light, the traffic and how the street sounds with the windows open.
Run the taps, open every window and ask how old the boiler and the wiring are. Look at ceilings below bathrooms and at the corners of external walls, where damp shows first.
Take measurements for the furniture you already own. A room that feels generous when empty can be awkward once a sofa has to pass the door.
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