24/06/2026
QUESTIONS TO ASK THE ESTATE AGENT.
When you're viewing a property, it's easy to get swept up in the aesthetics β the kitchen, the newly fitted ensuite or the landscaped garden. However, in my view, one simple check that's often overlooked can save you a world of pain and disappointment, and that's the water pressure. Ask the estate agent to test the water pressure as you walk around and turn on the taps and also run the shower. Do both at the same time. Poor water pressure can signal old ipework, issues with the mains supply, or a boiler that's struggling β all of which can be costly to fix.
A beautiful home with terrible water pressure is a problem waiting to happen. Don't just fall in love with how a property looks β find out how it works.