Technical inspection
Understand the real condition of the property
A technical check is a full review of the property's actual condition before you buy or sell it. The goal is to spot possible problems, unauthorized alterations, or outstanding issues, and to confirm that the property is correctly declared and ready for transfer.
For buyers
We want to protect you before you make a big financial move. A property can look flawless in photos but still have unauthorized alterations, damp, or outstanding issues that cost money.
Identify hidden defects
Estimate potential costs
Check legality and unauthorized works
Negotiate a better price
For sellers
We help you sell faster.
Get ready before you sell
Make your listing more credible
Transfer ownership faster
Avoid surprises along the way
What's included
Legality and document review
Permits, plans, Land Registry records, and titles
On-site inspection
On-site measurements and condition check
Unauthorized works and restrictions review
Legality, building regulations, and outstanding issues
Transfer document review
Electronic Building ID and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
What you'll receive
Detailed technical report with:
Property details and assessment
Possible problems or outstanding issues
Recommended corrective actions
Photo documentation of the property
Additional support:
Legalizing unauthorized works
Issuing the Electronic Building ID
Issuing the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
How it works
- 1
Submit a request
- 2
Confirmation
48 hours
Our team contacts you to guide you through your options and next steps.
- 3
Technical report delivery
Frequently asked questions
How does a technical check differ for buyers and sellers?
For buyers: the check helps confirm that the property has no hidden technical or planning issues before you buy.
For sellers: the check helps prepare the property so the transfer goes more smoothly and without delays.
What does the technical check include?
The technical check includes:
- Review of the building permit and plans
- On-site technical inspection of the property
- Review of legality and any unauthorized works
- Review of titles, floor plans, and Land Registry records
- Review of building regulations and local area restrictions
- Review of the Electronic Building ID and EPC
How is a technical check different from a legal check?
The technical check covers the building and the plot themselves: whether they comply with planning rules, whether they match the building permit, whether there are unauthorized structures, and whether building regulations are met. The legal check covers the property's "identity" on paper: who owns it, whether there are encumbrances (mortgages, seizures, claims), and whether the contracts are in order. A safe sale usually needs both, since each one complements the other.
Doesn't my own engineer do this already?
The technical check is carried out by engineers. The difference is that it's a specialized, end-to-end service dedicated to this purpose. It isn't just a visit or a measurement: it includes a systematic comparison of the approved plans with the property's current state, cross-checks against Land Registry records, and checks on legalization filings under unauthorized-construction laws, the Electronic Building ID, building regulations, and local land uses. It ends with a detailed technical report and recommended corrective actions, so the property is ready for transfer. Our team works exclusively on this process.
What happens if issues are found?
If technical or planning issues come up, our team can take on additional work such as legalizing unauthorized works, issuing the Electronic Building ID, issuing the EPC, or any other required actions.
How long does the technical check take?
The completion time depends on the property and on the availability of the required documents. Our team gives you an estimated timeline before the process starts.