Pre-Purchase Property Check
Buying an apartment, house or villa? I can join you during the viewing and look at the property from a practical and technical point of view before you make your decision.
A second pair of technically experienced eyes can help you notice problems, understand what may need attention and get a clearer idea of possible repair or improvement costs.
Travel outside Valencia is charged separately depending on distance.
More than a quick walk through.
When viewing a property it is easy to focus on the location, layout, furniture or how the space feels. At the same time, many smaller technical and practical details can be missed.
I look at the property with a different mindset: what appears worn, damaged, poorly installed, likely to need attention or worth investigating further before you make your decision.
I can also help you think about what may need repairing or replacing and give you a practical idea of the likely scale and cost of the work.
What I look at
Property condition
- Visible defects and previous damage
- Signs of moisture or suspicious staining
- Walls, ceilings and finishes
- Doors, windows, hinges and fittings
- General practical condition
Electrical & technical
- Sockets and switches
- Lighting and visible electrical issues
- Wi-Fi and network considerations
- Smart home equipment
- Installed technical devices
Equipment & appliances
- Installed household appliances
- Visible condition and obvious issues
- Equipment that may need replacement
- Practical installation problems
What may come next
- Likely repairs or improvements
- Things that deserve closer attention
- Approximate repair or replacement costs
- Practical advantages and disadvantages
- Questions worth asking the seller or agent
We discuss it privately.
I can keep my observations between us while we are inside the property. There is no need to discuss every concern in front of the seller or estate agent. Afterwards, we can speak privately and go through what I noticed, what I would question and what I believe may need attention.
What could this cost to put right?
Finding a problem is only part of the picture. What matters when buying is also understanding whether it is a small inconvenience or something that may require meaningful time and money.
Where practical, I can give you an approximate idea of the likely repair or improvement cost so you can look at the property with a more realistic picture of what may be required after purchase.
Have a viewing arranged?
Send me the property location, date and time and I can confirm availability.