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Technical due diligence

Technical due diligence and risk assessment

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.

Service scope

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 systems, electrical installations, telecommunications, water supply, drainage, 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.

Our process

Structured methodology tailored to deal timelines

A methodical and responsive process designed to match the investor's decision-making window.

01

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.

02

Data room analysis

We log and scrutinise design drawings, permits, certificates and maintenance contracts prior to site entry, flagging gaps and inconsistencies.

03

On-site inspection window

We inspect technical installations and building fabric in situ using instrumented testing, non-destructive checks, and photographic logging.

04

Risk assessment and CapEx forecasting

We classify each finding by probability and consequence, quantifying anticipated expenditure for immediate and medium-term works.

05

Reporting and transaction support

We deliver a structured executive summary highlighting critical findings to support commercial negotiations and transaction close.

Target clients

Who technical due diligence is for

Property funds and institutional investors Entities acquiring commercial, logistics, or residential portfolios needing full clarity on risks and liabilities prior to deed signing.
Property developers Investors assessing asset purchases for major refurbishment, change of use, or value-add redevelopment.
Corporate occupiers and tenants Commercial tenants negotiating long-term institutional leases requiring robust technical reliability and operational continuity.
Private high-value purchasers Buyers of prime residential or commercial property seeking to protect capital against hidden defects and unexpected costs.
Benefits

What you gain with Afazeres Curiosos

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Working for the buyer

Our fees are paid by the buyer or investor, and the report answers to that client.

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Elimination of hidden liabilities

We detect regulatory non-compliances, latent building defects, and plant obsolescence before contractual commitment.

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Grounded CapEx projections

Order-of-magnitude estimates for essential repair and upgrade works to provide leverage during price negotiation.

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Speed and executive clarity

Rapid communication of key findings and actionable reporting tailored to tight transactional deal windows.

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Next steps

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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