Pre-Purchase Advisory in Hamburg: Security Before You Sign
Buying a property is a far-reaching decision. We support you with expertise and foresight: from technical assessment and valuation to checking legal framework conditions.
When Is Pre-Purchase Advisory Worthwhile?
Professional pre-purchase advisory helps minimize risks and avoid unpleasant surprises. Especially in Hamburg, where the real estate market is tight and large sums are involved, expert support pays off.
Advisory before notarial purchase contract
We provide the decision basis before you sign.
Checking energy efficiency and compliance
We review GEG, EnEV, DIN requirements and other legal standards.
Technical due diligence for investment properties
We support investors with objective substance checks and cost estimates.
Assessment of price and substance
We determine realistic market value and assess economic viability.
Purchase of existing properties
We analyse condition, refurbishment needs and potential risks.
Pre-Purchase Advisory in Detail
Pre-purchase advisory is an investment in security. Especially in metropolitan regions like Hamburg, where large sums are at stake, expert guidance helps minimize risks and avoid surprises. We support you in making well-founded decisions – objective, independent, and with many years of experience.
Scope of services:
Our pre-purchase advisory covers the essential steps before signing a notarized purchase contract:
- Preparing a decision-making basis based on all relevant facts
- Assessment of price and substance
- Determination of a realistic offer through market value appraisal
- Assessment of costs in case of repair or refurbishment needs
Purchase of existing properties:
For existing properties, we check condition, refurbishment needs, and potential risks. We analyze energy efficiency and check compliance with technical and legal standards (GEG, DIN, LBO, and others). Technical due diligence for investment properties is also part of our service. We support investors with objective substance checks and cost estimates.
Purchase of new buildings:
For new buildings, our advisory focuses on reviewing the construction description, contractual terms, construction quality, and compliance with current building regulations and energy standards. In addition, we provide advice on funding opportunities and supplementary valuations.
Our goal:
A property purchase should not be based on gut feeling, but on verifiable facts. Our independent advisory helps you realistically assess substance, opportunities, and risks and build a solid foundation for your investment.
How pre-purchase advisory works:
The advisory follows a clearly structured process:
- Initial consultation & goal definition – clarification of your requirements and expectations as well as the necessary advisory scope. We offer three versions (Light, Medium, Full Scope).
- Property inspection & analysis – on-site inspection of your property, documentation of all structural and technical features.
- Assessment & cost estimation – analysis of building substance, determination of maintenance and modernization needs, estimation of investment costs.
- Legal & energy review – checking standards, regulations, and energy values for compliance and validity.
- Discussion & decision-making basis – presentation of our assessment, answering your questions, and providing a transparent decision-making basis.
Independent pre-purchase advisory by Sachverständigenkontor Hamburg creates clarity – objective, transparent, and verifiable.
Make Informed Decisions
A property purchase should be based on facts, not gut feeling. Our independent advisory helps you correctly assess substance, risks, and opportunities. This creates the foundation for a smart investment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pre-Purchase Advisory
Does pre‑purchase advisory differ for existing and new builds?
Yes. For existing properties, the focus is on the current condition: building defects, need for renovation, level of modernisation and current market value. A market value assessment is often used here. For new builds, we primarily review the building specification, contractual content, construction quality and compliance with current building regulations and energy standards. In both cases, you benefit from independent advice to make well‑founded decisions.
Is the pre‑purchase advisory legally binding?
No. Our pre‑purchase advisory is professionally sound, but not legally binding in the strict legal sense. You receive an objective assessment of building substance, market value and risks. For legally binding statements, a notary or lawyer needs to be involved.
When should I seek pre‑purchase advisory?
Ideally before signing the purchase contract. This allows risks to be identified early, negotiations to be conducted with confidence and poor decisions to be avoided. Independent advice provides clarity, especially for complex assets such as period properties, inheritances or divorces.
What is reviewed in a pre‑purchase advisory?
We analyse, among other things, the building fabric, land register extracts, building plans and energy performance certificates. We also review legal and technical frameworks (e.g. GEG, state building code, heritage protection, contaminated sites register) and determine the realistic market value.
Which documents are required for a pre‑purchase advisory?
As a rule, we need a land register extract, building plans, an energy performance certificate and existing property documents. Depending on the property, additional documents may be required, which we will coordinate with you individually.
Any questions about property valuation in Hamburg?
We are happy to assist you personally if you have any individual questions about our services or the property valuation process in Hamburg. Whether you have just inherited a property, are planning to buy a house or simply want to know what your property is worth – we are here to support you with our experience, transparency and professional expertise.