Documents to review
- Reservation or deposit contract.
- Private purchase contract.
- Specification document.
- Architectural plans and descriptive memo.
- Building licence and new-build declaration.
- Land registry of plot and promotion.
- Bank guarantee or insurance for amounts on account.
- Mandatory decennial insurance.
- Developer's tax/registry status (public records).
Clauses to watch closely
- Delivery date and tolerance clause.
- Withdrawal penalties (proportionality).
- Unilateral spec change clauses.
- Cost allocation (municipal capital gains, AJD stamp duty, developer mortgage).
- Choice of forum.
- Waiver of consumer rights.
- Payment terms and milestone certification.
Technical and registry checks
- Verification of municipal licences.
- Land Registry status: charges, mortgages, attachments on the property.
- Registration of horizontal property division.
- Status of bank guarantee / amounts insurance.
- Status of decennial insurance.
Review deliverable
The firm delivers:
- Written report with clause-by-clause analysis, risk traffic-light (green/amber/red) and amendment recommendations.
- Draft of alternative clauses to negotiate with the developer.
- Video or WhatsApp call to resolve doubts.
Fees
The review has fixed fees from the first consultation. Variable by complexity and volume. We tell you upfront.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the review take?
Usually 3-7 working days from receiving all documents. If urgent (imminent signing), 24-48 hours with a reasonable surcharge.
Can I send only the contract without the spec?
Possible but limits the analysis. We recommend sending everything: if something critical is missing, we'll ask before starting.
Will the developer accept my amendments?
It varies. Larger developers usually accept reasonable corrections (especially when clearly unfair). Smaller ones can be more rigid. The review includes a negotiability assessment.