Pre-Purchase Inspection
A technical visit before buying a property
A pre-purchase inspection is a technical visit to the property before proceeding with the purchase. The objective is to help the buyer identify visible signs of risk before signing the promissory contract of purchase and sale (CPCV) or making a significant financial commitment.
A house may seem well-maintained during a commercial visit and still present problems that deserve attention: humidity, infiltrations, cracks, poor ventilation, degraded window frames, recent poor-quality renovations, or signs of insufficient maintenance.
Comprador Protegido (Protected Buyer) carries out independent pre-purchase inspections, focusing on the buyer and their decision.
Request availability via WhatsApp
What is a pre-purchase inspection for?
A pre-purchase inspection serves to look at the property with technical criteria before buying.
It is not a visit to appraise the property. It is not a commercial visit. It is a visual and non-intrusive analysis of visible signs that may represent risk, future costs, or the need for additional clarification.
This inspection can help the buyer to:
- better understand the general condition of the property;
- identify visible signs of anomalies;
- ask for clarifications before the CPCV;
- negotiate with more information;
- request documents or guarantees;
- avoid hasty decisions;
- understand whether to proceed, renegotiate, or stop.
What can be observed?
During the pre-purchase inspection, the following can be observed, where applicable:
- walls, ceilings, and floors;
- signs of humidity;
- stains, molds, and condensation;
- visible cracks;
- signs of infiltration;
- bathrooms;
- kitchens;
- window frames;
- ventilation;
- balconies and terraces;
- common areas of the building;
- garages or storage rooms;
- general state of conservation;
- visual quality of recent renovations.
The inspection is visual. It does not involve opening walls, removing coatings, disassembling, or destructive tests.
When should it be done?
The inspection should be done before signing the CPCV, whenever possible.
This is when technical information can be most useful. Before commitment, the buyer can still ask questions, seek clarification, negotiate, or reconsider the purchase.
After the CPCV, the margin for decision may be smaller.
What does the report include?
After the visit, you will receive a technical report in PDF with photographs, observations, and practical recommendations.
The report is designed to be clear, direct, and useful. It is not made to complicate the purchase. It is made to help the buyer understand the main visible signs of risk.
It may include:
- observed points;
- photographs;
- signs of risk;
- recommendations;
- limitations of the visit;
- points to clarify before purchase.
Who is it suitable for?
The pre-purchase inspection is suitable for buyers of apartments, houses, used homes, renovated properties, old properties, or properties where there are doubts about their state of conservation.
It is especially useful for those who lack technical knowledge of construction and want an independent opinion before proceeding.
What it does not replace
The pre-purchase inspection does not replace legal analysis, bank appraisal, energy certification, in-depth structural expert assessment, laboratory tests, or verification of hidden elements.
It also does not guarantee that the property has no hidden defects.
The objective is to reduce risk through technical observation of visible signs.
Request a pre-purchase inspection
Before buying, take a closer look.
Request an independent pre-purchase inspection and receive technical information before deciding.