Early property legal due diligence
Check the legal file before the CPCV fixes the buyer's exposure.
We review the property, seller and supporting documents before a larger deposit or promissory contract reduces the buyer's ability to demand evidence.
- Property and seller file checked
- Missing evidence separated from facts
- Buyer conditions identified before CPCV
Price
Starting at €700 — before CPCV signature or a larger deposit
Best time to use
After selecting the property and before signing the CPCV or transferring a material deposit.
You send / you receive
Property registry, tax, licensing, seller and condominium documents. → A legal risk report, missing-document list and conditions for moving forward.
The CPCV should not be the first time the buyer tests the legal file.
Before the promissory contract, the buyer still has leverage to request records, clarify ownership, condition the deal or walk away. Once a substantial deposit and fixed deadline are accepted, missing title, licensing, seller-authority or condominium evidence becomes harder to resolve. Pre-CPCV due diligence checks the available legal file early enough to shape the contract and the buyer's decision.
What we check before the CPCV
The exact file depends on the property, but the review focuses on legal facts that can affect ownership, use and completion.
Ownership and land registration
We confirm the registered owner, property description, relevant charges, pending registrations and the connection between the asset offered and the registry record.
Tax description and property identity
We compare the tax record with the registry and transaction information to identify mismatches in the property, fraction, areas or associated spaces.
Licensing, use and alterations
We review available use, planning, building and alteration records relevant to the property and flag works or uses that require further evidence.
Seller authority and asset-specific risks
We check the seller or representative's authority and review condominium, lease, pre-emption, rural, off-plan or other issues where they apply to the asset.
Core documents for due diligence
The reviewer may request additional evidence after the first file check.
- Current land-registry certificate and property tax record
- Seller identification, corporate documents or power of attorney
- Use, licensing, plans and alteration records available for the property
- Condominium, tenancy, pre-emption or project documents relevant to the asset
What you receive
The report is organised around the buyer's next decision, not a document checklist without conclusions.
Property legal risk summary
A concise explanation of confirmed title, charge, identity, licensing and asset-specific issues.
Missing-document schedule
A list of evidence that was requested but not supplied, with an explanation of why each gap matters.
CPCV conditions and questions
The protections, confirmations or conditions that should be addressed before or inside the promissory contract.
Buyer decision conclusion
A written view on whether the file is ready to proceed, requires conditions or should wait for further evidence.
How pre-CPCV due diligence works
Send the property and seller file
Provide the listing, property details and documents already collected by the seller or agent.
We verify and compare the records
Registry, tax, licensing, authority and asset-specific documents are reviewed together.
Gaps and risks are prioritised
The report distinguishes critical issues, conditions for the CPCV and lower-priority follow-up.
Use the findings before commitment
The buyer can request evidence, amend the transaction structure or decide not to proceed before the main deposit is exposed.
Included in this service
- Review of current property registry and tax records supplied or obtained for the scope
- Review of seller identity, corporate authority or power of attorney
- Review of available licensing, use and alteration documentation
- Review of relevant condominium or asset-specific legal records
- Written risk report, missing-document list and CPCV conditions
Not included in the base scope
- Review of the full CPCV wording unless separately ordered
- Technical survey, valuation or physical condition assessment
- Negotiation with the seller or agent unless separately agreed
- Tax planning, mortgage advice or litigation
Questions buyers ask
How is this different from CPCV review?
Due diligence checks the property, seller and supporting evidence. CPCV review checks the contract. The findings from due diligence should inform the CPCV protections.
Can due diligence prove that there are no risks?
No review can guarantee that no undisclosed issue exists. It verifies the available records, identifies inconsistencies and makes missing evidence visible before commitment.
What happens if documents are missing?
The report explains which gaps are material and whether the buyer should wait, request a CPCV condition or avoid payment until evidence is supplied.
Does this include a technical inspection?
No. Legal due diligence addresses title, use, authority and documents. A technical inspection addresses the physical condition of the property.
Check the legal file while the buyer still has leverage.
Send the property and seller documents before the CPCV. We will identify the facts, gaps and conditions that should shape the next commitment.
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