File guide
Buying property: documents and preparation
The information to gather so you can contact, visit and compare properties with more structure.
A property purchase moves better when information is organised. You should be able to retrieve listings, questions, received documents and points to confirm.
The goal is not to analyse everything alone. It is to prepare the right conversations with the agency, bank, notary or technical professionals.
Key points
Gather budget, criteria, questions and visit notes.
Keep documents received for each property.
Identify what should be confirmed by a professional.
Before contacting
Prepare a short introduction: type of property, municipalities, indicative budget, financing situation and visit availability.
This helps you book visits faster without sharing more personal information than needed.
- indicative budget
- municipalities
- property type
- availability
During the visit
Keep a recurring question list: charges, works, energy, heating, electricity, damp, property availability and available documents.
Take notes right after the visit while impressions are still fresh.
After the visit
Classify the property: follow, confirm, too expensive or discard. Also note the documents to request or have checked.
This organisation avoids comparing only from memory or flattering photos.
Frequently asked questions
Which documents should I request after a visit?
It depends on the property, but information on energy, charges, co-ownership, works and property condition is often useful to check.
Should I send financial information during first contact?
Stay proportionate. You can explain your situation without sending sensitive documents too early.
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