Why a Verified Maintenance History Matters When Buying a Home

Many property logbooks rely entirely on what the seller chooses to write down. There is usually no way for you, as a buyer, to check whether that record is accurate or complete.

A seller has an obvious reason to present their property in the best possible light. That does not make every logbook misleading, but it does mean a self-reported record deserves some scepticism.

On Propvio, every job on a property's record is marked as either confirmed by the tradesperson who carried it out or reported by the homeowner, so you can see which is which. Reviews can only be left on a confirmed job, not freely by anyone.

This does not mean every entry has been independently fact-checked. It means the entry is tied to a real tradesperson who has confirmed it, not written by the seller alone.

Certificates such as a Gas Safety Certificate or EICR can be attached to the record with their expiry date, so you can see at a glance whether they are current or overdue for renewal.

Ask whether the property has a verified record before you offer. If it does not, treat that as one more reason to arrange your own survey rather than relying on the seller's word alone.