2026
Pre-purchase review of apartment buildings in the Aargau region, AG
Owner's construction advisory
"A buyer abroad was considering purchasing an apartment building that he had never personally visited."
PHASE
Owner's construction advisory
SERVICE
Bauherrenberatung, Zweitmeinung
DURATION
2 weeks exam
READING TIME
4-minute read
The concern
A seven-figure decision made without ever having been present.
What we did
Review of all documents plus systematic photo evaluation.
What was the goal?
A clear negotiating list instead of flying blind.
What was the initial situation?
The buyer lived abroad and was about to make an investment decision on an apartment building he had never even set foot in. A sales brochure, some photos of the unfinished building, and a tight deadline: Are the stated standards reliable? What do the photos show, and what do they not show? Which points absolutely must be clarified before signing?
They gave us more security from 8000 kilometers away than our local advisors.
Buyers, Swiss citizens abroad
What have we accomplished?
I reviewed the documents carefully: the construction specification, the tender plans, the justification for condominium ownership, and all the sales documentation. At the same time, I systematically analysed the construction photos, identified critical areas, and noted which points absolutely required a subsequent on-site inspection. Recommendations regarding warranty clauses in the purchase contract completed the consultation.
What was the result?
The buyer was able to make his decision without buying blindly. He knew what list he was going into negotiations with and where he still needed clarification before signing the contract.
This is how the collaboration went
01
Get to know
Discuss deadlines, risk tolerance, and open questions together.
02
Reviewing documents
Include a construction specification, tender documents, photos, and sales documentation.
03
Technical examination
Independently assess standards, photos, and contract terms.
04
Action plan
A clear list for negotiation and procedure before signing the contract.
05
Diploma
Written recommendation provided, support until a decision is reached.
Plain text from the project
Even from a distance, documents and photos can be used to reliably assess what is possible and what is not.
What was the added value for the customer?
Making decisions despite distance
A reliable basis without having to visit the site myself.
Points of negotiation
Specific list including price, warranty, and defects.
Realistic photo analysis
What the pictures show and what they conceal.
Clear timetable
When to do what, before and after the contract.