Free Tool · Zamai Property Partners
Property Visit Checklist & Scorecard Pakistan
Score a house, plot, or commercial property during your visit on 12 practical checks: location, access, utilities, surroundings, construction condition, and resale appeal. Print it, compare properties, and never walk away forgetting the things that matter.
How to use this property visit checklist
- Open this page on your phone while standing at the property — not from memory afterwards.
- Walk the property systematically — start at the gate, do a 360 of the exterior, then walk inside room by room.
- Score each item honestly — if you feel uncertain, mark Average and ask the seller a follow-up question.
- Note strengths and weak points that the tool surfaces in the side panel.
- Print the completed scorecard using the Print button, file it under the property address.
- Repeat for every shortlist property — side-by-side scores beat memory every time.
What each scoring item really checks
The 12 questions in this scorecard look simple, but each one hides a deeper check. Here’s what an experienced Pakistani property buyer is actually looking for behind each one:
- Road access
- Can a moving truck or ambulance reach the door? Is the approach paved? Any blind turns near the entrance? Properties on 30-foot roads resell faster than those on 16-foot lanes.
- Street width and parking
- Will guests park without blocking neighbours? Can two cars cross each other on the street? Narrow lanes hurt resale in Pakistani cities where car ownership keeps rising.
- Drainage
- Look at the street and outside the boundary wall — any standing water or staining on walls? Ask neighbours about rainy-season flooding. Bad drainage destroys foundations and finishes.
- Utilities
- Active connections for electricity (K-Electric, IESCO, LESCO, MEPCO etc.), Sui gas, water, and sewerage. Ask for the last bill of each. "Pending" utilities can take months to activate.
- Nearby facilities
- 5-minute drive to grocery, mosque, school, pharmacy, and main road? Walking distance is a bonus in Pakistan but driving access is the real test.
- Neighbourhood condition
- Are the surrounding houses occupied and maintained? Empty lots, abandoned construction, or boarded-up homes drag your resale down for years.
- Noise and traffic
- Visit at peak hours (8–10am, 5–7pm). A street that looks quiet at noon can be a horn-blasting funnel at office time. Mosque loudspeakers and main-road proximity matter.
- Mobile signal and internet
- Stand inside the house and check 4G/5G bars on your phone. Ask which fibre internet provider serves the area (PTCL, Nayatel, StormFiber, Transworld). Work-from-home demand makes this a real resale lever.
- Sunlight and ventilation
- Which direction does the main facade face? Pakistani buyers prefer East or North-East for cooler summers. Cross-ventilation through opposite windows reduces AC load significantly.
- Visible condition
- Look up at the ceiling for water stains, down at floors for tile gaps, into corners for fresh paint hiding repairs. Touch walls in bathrooms and kitchens for dampness.
- Seepage or cracks
- Vertical hairline cracks are usually cosmetic. Diagonal cracks, wide cracks, or cracks that go through plaster and into the brick are structural — walk away or discount heavily.
- Resale appeal
- If you had to sell this exact property in 5 years, would buyers come? Corner plots, east-facing entrances, and 10-Marla+ sizes resell faster than odd-shaped or interior plots.
Red flags to watch for during a property visit
- Fresh paint in patches — often hides seepage, cracks, or recent repairs the seller doesn’t want you to see.
- Closed rooms or restricted access — ask to see every room, including the roof and any servant quarter.
- Furniture pushed against walls — check what’s behind it; could be cracks, dampness, or hidden damage.
- New tile work in one bathroom only — usually means a leak was recently patched. Ask what was repaired.
- Strong air freshener or incense — can mask drainage smells, mould, or pest issues.
- Seller pushing for quick decision — "I have another buyer coming tomorrow" is a classic pressure tactic. Real opportunities can wait 48 hours.
- Cash-only or off-record price — raises questions about title clarity, tax status, or undeclared liens.
- Missing original documents — agents who can’t produce fard, intiqaal, or registry on request are wasting your time at best.
- Visible water tank on roof leaking — common cause of long-term slab seepage.
- Boundary wall built right against neighbours’ — can hide encroachment disputes.
Questions to ask the seller
Documents to verify (separate from the visit)
This scorecard rates what you can see and hear during the visit. It does not verify legal status. For that, get copies of these documents and check them with a lawyer before any token payment:
- Fard / Jamabandi — current ownership extract from revenue records.
- Intiqaal / Mutation — history of past transfers on the property.
- Registry deed — the actual transfer instrument signed at the sub-registrar.
- Society / authority NOC — permission letter from DHA, Bahria, LDA, MDA, etc.
- Approved building plan — verifies construction is legal.
- Latest tax token — confirms no overdue property tax.
- Utility bills (last 3 months) — confirms active connections and no large unpaid bills.
- Seller’s CNIC — verify against the name on the title document.
- FBR ATL status — seller’s filer status affects advance tax 236C.
After-visit decision framework
Once you have one or more scorecards filled, decide using this simple rule:
| Score | What it usually means | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| 85–100 | Strong visit on practical checks. | Move to documents and price negotiation. |
| 70–84 | Good visit with one or two weak points. | Get the weak items quoted (repairs, NOCs). Discount accordingly. |
| 55–69 | Average visit. Comparable properties may score higher. | Visit at least two more before deciding. |
| Below 55 | Multiple practical issues. | Walk away unless the price already reflects every problem. |
Browse Multan properties by area
Use this checklist on shortlist properties from Zamai’s verified Multan listings:
- Shalimar Colony
- Model Town
- Zakariya Town
- Bahadurpur
- Northern Bypass
- Gulgasht Colony
- Gulshan Bashir
- Fatima Avenue
Frequently asked questions
Is this scorecard only for houses?
No. Use it for houses, plots, apartments, and commercial properties. Some questions matter more depending on the property type — for a plot, road access and utilities matter most; for a house, condition and seepage carry more weight; for commercial, footfall and parking dominate.
What score is considered good?
Above 85 is strong. 70–84 is good with minor issues. 55–69 is average — visit more options before deciding. Below 55 has multiple practical problems and usually isn’t worth pursuing unless the price already discounts every issue.
Does this tool verify ownership or documents?
No. This scorecard rates the physical visit and condition only. It does not verify ownership, title, encumbrances, or seller claims. Always get fard, intiqaal, registry, and society NOC checked by a lawyer before paying any token.
Can I print the checklist?
Yes. Use the Print Scorecard button to save a copy. Print one per property and keep them together to compare side by side.
How many properties should I score before buying?
At least three. Pakistani buyers who shortlist 5–7 properties and score the top 3 typically negotiate 5–10% better prices than those who buy the first acceptable property.
Should I visit at different times of day?
Yes for serious shortlists. Visit once during the day to check sunlight and visibility, once at peak office hours (5–7pm) for noise and traffic, and ideally once after Maghrib to gauge street safety and lighting.
Should I bring anyone with me on the visit?
Bring at least one other person — a family member, friend, or trusted contractor. Two sets of eyes catch issues you’d miss alone, and the seller is less likely to rush a buyer who clearly has support.
What if a property scores well but the price feels high?
Use the high score as your negotiation evidence in reverse: ask the seller why the price doesn’t reflect any weaknesses you did find, however small. Pakistan’s property market is heavily negotiation-led — sellers expect counter-offers.