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Dudley Council Void Property Inspection

by Craig Lee, from the Community

10+

Use this void property inspection checklist to assess vacant council housing from day one to completion. Record security, meter funds, gas and water stop taps, skip requirements and locations, kitchen plan viability, hot works, and scope variations. Capture photos throughout, confirm inductions and paperwork, verify PPE compliance, ensure skips are safely cordoned off, and keep the site clean and tidy. Track mid‑progress checks and complete final snagging before handover.

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Void Property Inspection Form

This void property inspection form helps property and facilities teams assess vacant buildings and surroundings. Capture site access, perimeter and exterior conditions, lighting, and security. Record interior condition, utilities status, and meter readings for electricity, gas, and water. Note mail accumulation, defects, and cleanliness. Add general photos, officer details, time on and off site, and a final signature to complete the record. Designed for routine void property checks to maintain safety, compliance, and readiness between occupancies.

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Void Handover Inspection Checklist

Use this void handover inspection checklist to ensure a property is ready to let after void works. Record property address and date, verify safety certifications (electrical, gas CP12, EPC), check weather tightness and damp and mould, track keys, capture gas and electric meter readings and credit, confirm works completed to specification, cleanliness, and rubbish removal. Log defects with target dates, attach completion photos by room (external, kitchen, bathroom, WC, hallway, lounge, bedrooms), and complete sign-off to release the property for re-letting.

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Void Property Inspection Checklist

Use this Void Property Inspection checklist to monitor vacant properties and ensure they remain secure and compliant. Cover external and internal patrols, confirm windows and doors are secure, note lighting and perimeter condition, check for suspicious activity, and verify utilities. Capture photos, log electricity, gas, and water meter readings with serial numbers, record changes since the last visit, add notes, and complete officer sign-off with time off site. Ideal for property managers and security teams maintaining empty sites.

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Council FM Void Property Inspection

Conduct thorough inspections of vacant council properties with this facilities management checklist. Verify external security of doors, windows, padlocks, and signs of forced entry or lights left on. Document internal conditions, capture photos, check for intrusion, water leaks, damage, and missing items. Record the date, time, inspector details, and note any maintenance issues requiring action. Designed for FM teams to standardize void property checks and streamline reporting.

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Void Post Inspection Checklist

This void post inspection checklist is designed for council and social housing teams to verify that a vacant property is ready for re-letting. Inspect front and rear exteriors, gardens, fencing and outbuildings for condition and debris. Record outstanding repairs across rooms including entrance hallway, kitchen, lounge, bedrooms, landing and bathroom. Capture photos, note meter and consumer unit locations, check boiler type, storage heaters and gas or oil meters. Use pass or fail criteria to confirm readiness and prioritize any remedial work.

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Post Inspection Void Survey Checklist

Use this Post Inspection Void Survey to document the condition of a vacant property after works and before relet. Capture address details, date and inspector, then assess each area including front and rear doors, hall, kitchen, bathrooms, living room, bedrooms, loft and garden. Record issues, cleanliness, safety concerns and required repairs, add notes, and confirm readiness for handover. Ideal for housing associations, property managers and maintenance teams standardizing post-inspection checks.

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