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Technical due diligence and risk assessment
Technical due diligence assesses a property's installations before you buy, invest or rent: their condition, whether they comply with the rules and what they will cost in the future. Check of a building's technical installations — HVAC, DHW, electrical, telecoms and fire safety — before purchase, investment or lease: condition, regulatory compliance and future costs.
Comprehensive pre-acquisition technical assessment
We review the property's documentation from a technical standpoint and the physical condition of building systems, quantifying risk before the deal closes. The check covers the technical installations (HVAC, DHW, electrical, telecoms and fire safety) and the property documentation that relates to them.
Building services and MEP installations
We inspect HVAC and DHW systems, electrical installations, telecommunications and fire safety systems.
Planning permits and occupancy licence
We verify whether the intended use aligns with the operating licence, municipal permits, and official land registry records.
Energy efficiency and certification
We check energy performance certificate validity in the official portal and review periodic inspection records for technical systems.
Data room audit
We audit detailed design drawings, as-built records, maintenance contracts, equipment failure logs, and recent refurbishment works.
Three-tier risk matrix
We categorise non-compliances into immediate risk, medium-term risk, and operational enhancements to inform transaction decisions.
5- and 10-year CapEx forecasting
We estimate likely costs for urgent remedial repairs and replacement of equipment reaching the end of its useful life.
Structured methodology tailored to deal timelines
A methodical and responsive process designed to match the investor's decision-making window.
Kick-off, parties and boundaries
We record the parties to the transaction and who our client is, define property boundaries, and set the regulatory reference framework for the intended use.
Data room analysis
We log and scrutinise design drawings, permits, certificates and maintenance contracts prior to site entry, flagging gaps and inconsistencies.
On-site inspection window
We inspect technical installations and building fabric in situ using instrumented testing, non-destructive checks, and photographic logging.
Risk assessment and CapEx forecasting
We classify each finding by probability and consequence, quantifying anticipated expenditure for immediate and medium-term works.
Reporting and transaction support
We deliver a structured executive summary highlighting critical findings to support commercial negotiations and transaction close.
Who technical due diligence is for
What you gain with Afazeres Curiosos
Executive report
Key findings to support closing and negotiating the transaction.
Detection of hidden liabilities
We detect regulatory non-compliances, latent building defects, and plant obsolescence before contractual commitment.
Grounded CapEx projections
Order-of-magnitude estimates for essential repair and upgrade works to provide leverage during price negotiation.
Speed and executive clarity
Rapid communication of key findings and actionable reporting tailored to tight transactional deal windows.
Frequently asked questions about technical due diligence
What is technical due diligence of a property?
It is a check of a property's technical installations (HVAC, hot water, electrical, telecoms and fire safety) before a purchase, investment or rental decision, with a report on condition, compliance and future costs.
Should I have a technical inspection before buying a home?
It is recommended, especially for older properties. Electrical installations, water and heating can hide costs that only appear after completion; the inspection gives you that information before you decide.
How long does it take?
It depends on the property and access to documents. We organise the work to fit the transaction deadlines.
How much does technical due diligence cost?
It depends on the size and type of building, the scope required and the level of detail. We prepare the proposal after receiving the documents (property location, available documents and transaction deadline), to make sure what we propose fits what you need.
How do I request a proposal or contact you?
You can request a quote or an online consultation in the Client Room, write to geral@afazerescuriosos.pt, call +351 21 145 1077, message us on WhatsApp or book a preliminary call to frame your request.
How would you like to assess the risk and condition of your investment?
If you already have a live transaction and an inspection window scheduled, request a quote. If you first need to explore the property's preliminary regulatory framework, choose online consultancy.
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