Define the scope before the visit
- Number of units, common areas and technical rooms included.
- Access to roofing, basements, service spaces and equipment.
- Available documents: revenue does not replace physical condition; invoices, maintenance contracts and former reports are more useful technically.
Every unit or a sample?
- Inspecting every accessible unit generally provides a stronger picture. Sampling may be agreed for larger properties, but it necessarily limits what can be concluded. The choice must be explicit in the scope and report.
Think in systems
- A stain in one unit may relate to roofing, façade, common plumbing or interior use. The analysis identifies plausible relationships without claiming a concealed cause has been confirmed without evidence.
For investors
- A separate cost assessment may complement the technical report when CAPEX planning is required. Separating technical observation from financial estimation makes assumptions clearer.
Sources and references
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