Stage
1. A House Buyer's Survey to ensure the client understands the condition
of a property. A full report provides any major or minor
faults with subsequent implications. Walls are inspected for damp
and timbers and other materials present are inspected for any deterioration.
The roof and foundations are assessed and all services are commented
upon. In addition, the report will provide a summary of the current
legal status of the property taking into account access and boundary
issues, disputes, taxes and title matters.
Stage
2. Advice through the negotiations to purchase with local searches
and checks carried out on a property prior to the private contract.
Checks carried
out personally by a qualified surveyor at the relevant local authority
to ensure the specific use of a property is registered and that there
are no local schemes that might effect a property investment.
Stage
3. Independent legal advice from an english speaking abogado (lawyer)
on the private contract which upon signing, secures a property and
is the point when a deposit is paid. The
terms of the private contract are checked and agreed with the seller
to ensure that you are buying what you think you are buying.
Stage
4. Dedicated property consultancy advice up to and including the signing
of the escritura. There
are many issues to consider in the buying process from obtaining the
national identity numbers to making sure that the funds are properly
transferred at the signing of the escritura.
