A technical diagnostic of the building's condition is standard across the markets that send buyers to Portugal.
Country
What the law requires
Condition check
FranceDDT
Seller compiles a technical diagnostic file (energy, asbestos, lead, gas, electrics, risks) annexed to the sale.
Required
SpainITE
Buildings over ~45 to 50 years pass a periodic structural inspection by a licensed architect, renewed every 10 years.
Required
NetherlandsEnergielabel
Energy label compulsory at sale; a structural survey (bouwkundige keuring) is standard practice.
Standard
PortugalEPC + gas only
Energy certificate (DL 101-D/2020) and gas inspection (DL 97/2017). No diagnostic of structural or physical condition.
Not required