In plain English
This means asking to see the property in person. It is about getting a chance to visit the place and look around it before deciding whether to rent or buy.
In context
Here, it denotes an action for asking for an opportunity to visit the property and look around it.
- Situation
- Browsing rental listings, arranging viewings, applying, and reading availability
- What it communicates
- offers an action to ask for a property visit
Meaning limits
The term itself does not establish when any visit would happen or that one will take place.
Examples
“Before deciding whether to rent the flat, Mina requested a viewing.”
“He emailed the landlord to request a viewing of the upstairs studio.”