Apartment Viewing Checklist Quiz — what to look at and test

Q: What should you check first at a viewing?

Window orientation and distance to neighboring buildings。Sunlight and ventilation greatly affect comfort and can't be changed after you move in. Check the window orientation (is it south-facing?) and the distance to the next building — is it dark enough to need lights at midday, and will laundry dry?

Q: What should you always open and check inside at a viewing?

Storage (closet/wardrobe) doors and their depth。Storage is often hidden in photos — too-shallow closets or too few of them are classic move-in regrets. Open every door and check the depth, height, and signs of dampness or mold.

Q: What is the most commonly overlooked problem in a 1K viewing?

All of the above。In a 1K, limited space means storage, cooking area, and washing-machine bay all need to be the right size for real use. Check whether your washing machine fits — measure the inside of the drain pan.

Q: What should you physically try and test during the viewing?

Water pressure and drainage, doors and windows, and mobile signal indoors。Water pressure, drainage, smooth door and window operation, and indoor mobile signal all affect daily comfort — and can only be checked at the viewing. Don't be shy: test them all.

A viewing is your last chance to check before signing. Use this quiz to learn what to inspect — sunlight, storage, water fixtures — so you don't discover problems after moving in.

Q1.What should you check first at a viewing?

Q2.What should you always open and check inside at a viewing?

Q3.What is the most commonly overlooked problem in a 1K viewing?

Q4.What should you physically try and test during the viewing?