Your client trusts you to know what they don't.
An inspection report proves it: in writing.
Since January 2024, no municipality provides a backstop at the escritura. An InspectOS report closes the gap, and documents that you recommended it.
★★★★★ Trusted by 50+ estate agents, lawyers and architects
Jan 2024
DL 10/2024 in force
€30k+
Avg. legalisation cost
0
Municipal backstops remaining
Sample report finding
Unauthorised rear extension ≈ 28 m²
Est. legalisation: €15,000–€45,000
RJUE Art. 102(1) · Not disclosed to buyer
DL 10/2024 made your exposure larger. Independent inspection reduces it.
Before January 2024, a council technician verified the property matched its approved project before the deed could complete. That backstop is gone.
The buyer now bears the full planning liability at the escritura. If a client buys a property through you without an independent inspection and later discovers an unlicensed extension, the conversation about who knew what becomes uncomfortable. An InspectOS report in the transaction file documents that you recommended independent due diligence.
Jan 2024
DL 10/2024 in force
€30k+
Avg. legalisation cost
0
Municipal backstops remaining
Four professional profiles. One inspection partner.
Buying agents and estate agents
The situation
You represent buyers in a market where the seller's agent controls the inspection relationship. Without an independent technical report, you cannot substantiate your independence in the transaction.
How InspectOS helps
Refer your client before the CPCV. InspectOS schedules within 48 hours, delivers a bilingual report within 48 hours of the visit, and provides a findings summary formatted for price renegotiation or CPCV conditions.
Property lawyers and solicitors
The situation
Under DL 10/2024, the property's full planning status transfers to your client at the deed with no municipal verification. Your job is the contract, not the physical assessment.
How InspectOS helps
A report before the CPCV gives you the technical evidence to draft enforceable conditions: seller-funded remediation clauses, price adjustment conditions, or withdrawal rights based on specific findings.
Architects and project managers
The situation
You are appointed to renovate or convert a property. Undisclosed moisture, unauthorised structural alterations, and undersized drainage are the three most common sources of scope creep in Portuguese renovation projects.
How InspectOS helps
The Pre-Renovation Survey (€710) documents full property condition before works begin. The Structural & Seismic Survey (€2,250) covers load-bearing elements, essential for pre-1983 Lisbon or Algarve stock.
Property managers and condominium administrators
The situation
Your legal exposure under the Regime da Propriedade Horizontal covers the maintenance and safety of all common areas. A documented inspection before every assembleia gives you the evidence base to approve works.
How InspectOS helps
The Condominium Common Areas Inspection (from €1,200) covers entrance, stairwells, lift, roof, façade, car park, shared electrical and plumbing. Each element is condition-rated with a prioritised defect list by severity (critical / significant / minor).
What the reports look like
| Service | Turnaround |
|---|---|
| Pre-Purchase Inspection | 48 hours |
| Simplex Safe | 3–5 working days |
| Gas Safety Inspection | Same day |
| Electrical Inspection | 48 hours |
| Energy Certificate | 3–5 working days |
| Structural & Seismic | 5–7 working days |
| Condominium Inspection | 5–7 working days |
| Renovation Passport | 10 working days |
- ✓Issuing engineer's full name, OE licence number, and accreditation credentials
- ✓Findings by category: condition rating (A–F), photograph reference, severity classification
- ✓Executive summary in English and Portuguese
- ✓Formal findings statement suitable for CPCV conditions or legal documents
- ✓For Simplex Safe: 0–100 Risk Score with RJUE violation classification
The partner programme
Get in touch to discuss terms: co-branding and priority scheduling.
Who can apply
Estate agents (AMI) · Lawyers (OA / IMPIC) · Architects (OA) · Property managers · Mortgage brokers · Relocation companies
Get in touch“The Simplex Safe report gave us exactly what we needed to include a seller-funded remediation clause in the CPCV. Without the engineer's findings on record, it would have been our client's word against the seller's.”
“We now recommend InspectOS to every foreign buyer we work with. The bilingual format means the client can read the same document as their Portuguese solicitor; it removes a significant source of friction in the transaction.”
“The condominium inspection report saved the assembleia three hours of contractor negotiation. Every item was documented and prioritised by severity. The owners voted on a works programme in one session.”
Common questions from professionals
Does my client need to be present for the inspection?▼
No. Access to the property is sufficient, typically arranged through the seller's agent or the owner. InspectOS sends a confirmation and findings summary directly to the referring professional as well as the client.
Can an InspectOS report be used as evidence in a CPCV condition or legal claim?▼
Yes. Reports are signed by the issuing OE-licensed engineer or accredited technician and include their full credential details. They have been accepted as technical evidence in Portuguese property transactions and in a small number of cases in legal proceedings involving undisclosed defects.
Do you offer bulk or portfolio pricing?▼
Yes. Property managers, estate agency groups, and developers with recurring inspection needs can access portfolio pricing. Contact the partnerships team with the approximate volume and service mix.
How do I refer a client?▼
Registered partners have a direct scheduling link that routes their referrals to priority scheduling and tags the booking to their account for fee calculation. Non-registered professionals can use the standard booking flow and note the referring firm in the form.
Are reports available in languages other than English and Portuguese?▼
Dutch, French, and German summaries are available on request at the time of booking. Full bilingual EN/PT is standard on every report.
What happens if the inspection finds nothing?▼
A clean report is also a professional asset. It confirms your client is buying a property with no outstanding planning violations, no expired compliance certificates, and no undisclosed structural issues, and the report documents it.
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Your next transaction could be the one where it matters.
Get in touch to discuss the partner programme: priority scheduling, co-branded reports, and a named contact from the first booking.