Start with the documents and the parties
Check that the relevant documents are complete, who the contracting party is and in what capacity. Note down questions about the rights and obligations attached to the property, and show the documents to a specialist where something is unclear or missing.
Read the terms of the transaction
Review the description of the property, the consideration, the method of payment and delivery, the annexes, and how any earlier obligation or unfulfilled condition is dealt with. Do not let the text of the contract stand apart from the promises or specifications on which your decision was based.
Separate the types of inspection
The legal review covers the documents, rights and obligations within its defined scope. The soundness of the building, its valuation, its technical areas and the like need the appropriate specialist. Ask who will handle each aspect and what each report will cover.
Before the final decision
Gather a single copy of the documents and amendments, and make sure any significant enquiry has been answered in writing. If the transaction involves development, construction or financing, further reviews may be needed depending on the details.
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