Buying property needing renovation
You can offer a property in its existing condition. The offer considers the purchase together with the work, time and risks involved. Fresh decoration or new furniture is not required for an initial enquiry.
What we consider when preparing an offer
- Visible damage and known hidden defects
- Electrical, plumbing, heating and structural condition
- Moisture, fire or flood damage
- Scope of renovation and records of earlier work
What to send us
- Wide photos of every room
- Close-up photos of damage
- Available surveys and work records
- A description of when the problem appeared
What to know before deciding
Photos cannot always replace an inspection. Significant defects may require a specialist’s assessment. Describe known problems openly so the work can be assessed and misunderstandings reduced.
How to prepare your property for an assessment
Send close-ups of damaged areas together with wider photographs. A single detail does not show how much of a room or building is affected. Explain whether the cause is known, whether it has been fixed and which work remains unfinished. If you have a quotation, include its date and scope.
Compare selling as it stands with selling after renovation. The latter may achieve a higher price but requires organisation, time and funding. Do not assume every euro spent will be added to the sale price. Rooms need not be completely emptied to request an offer; the handover condition is agreed separately.
What to clarify before a final offer
Separate visible defects, documented findings and uninvestigated issues. For a damp mark, identify its location and whether the cause has been established. Do not replace an unknown cause with a confident diagnosis. Reports, quotations and work history are useful alongside photographs.
Compare an as-is sale with renovation including time and associated costs. Keep uncertain work separate in the budget. A buyer may price repairs differently because the scope or intended outcome differs. Ask which particular defect affects the offer and what has already been allowed for.
What happens next
Send the initial details. We review them, clarify missing information and arrange a viewing where needed. The final price, payment arrangements and handover are agreed before the notarial transaction.
How direct property purchase works
Frequently asked questions
Should I renovate before requesting an offer?
Send photos of the current condition for an initial offer. This allows a comparison between selling as it is and carrying out work. Pre-sale spending may not increase the sale price by the same amount.
What should I provide after water or fire damage?
Include photos, the known cause and any expert or insurance documents. State whether the cause has been addressed. Serious damage may require a specialist inspection before a final offer.
When is the price final?
An offer based on photos and a description is preliminary. We confirm the final price after reviewing the necessary information and the condition of the property. Any newly discovered material issue is discussed before completion.
Who pays the transaction costs?
In a direct purchase, we cover the agreed notary and registration costs. Existing loans, debts and other seller obligations are considered separately, and the payment arrangements must be agreed before completion.
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Request an offer
Send the initial details. We review them, clarify missing information and arrange a viewing where needed. The final price, payment arrangements and handover are agreed before the notarial transaction.