Buying a building without technical due diligence is like buying a car without looking under the bonnet. The legal report checks title and charges; the technical one checks whether the building, physically and in regulatory terms, is worth what you are paying. For an investor, it is the difference between a safe deal and an expensive surprise.
What technical due diligence is
It is an analysis of the property that assesses its actual condition and viability before purchase: structure, services, regulatory compliance, planning status and the estimated cost of adapting it to the use you have in mind. The result is a report with conclusions and risks that lets you make a decision based on data.
What it includes
- Structural condition and defects (cracks, damp, aluminosis, corrosion).
- Services (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection) and how old they are.
- Planning status: permitted use, buildable area, any elements “outside planning” (fuera de ordenación).
- Regulatory compliance: accessibility, means of escape, energy efficiency.
- Cost estimate for renovation or adaptation to the intended use.
Why do it before signing
Technical information is worth more before the purchase than after it: it can bring the price down, make the deal conditional or advise against it altogether. Many bargains stop being bargains once you add the cost of bringing the building up to standard. A good report turns a gut decision into a decision based on numbers.
How we do it at Klic Arquitectos
We carry out technical due diligence and surveys for purchases on the Costa del Sol, drawing on our experience in planning, construction and structural expert reports. We deliver a clear report, with prioritised risks and an estimate of adaptation costs.
Frequently asked questions
What is technical due diligence on a building?
A pre-purchase analysis that assesses structure, services, planning status and regulatory compliance, with an estimate of the cost of adapting the building to its intended use.
How does it differ from legal due diligence?
Legal due diligence reviews title, charges and contracts; technical due diligence reviews the physical and regulatory condition of the property. The two are complementary and both are best done before signing.
When should I commission it?
Before completing the purchase, while the information can still change the price or the decision. That is when it saves you the most.
Are you about to buy a building?
At Klic Arquitectos we carry out technical due diligence before purchase on the Costa del Sol. Tell us about it in an initial, no-obligation call.
