Property Inspection Report for Investors — Template to Fill Out
A structured working document for inspecting a property in Germany before purchasing. Intended for internal use/sharing with an investor, including: technical condition, risks, renovation cost estimate, required documents, and a final recommendation.
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1) Investor and asset details
2) Documents that must be on hand (fast track)
Mark status: Existing / Missing / Pending. Note: In Zwangsversteigerung cases, some of the documents may be in court format.
| document | status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Land registry extract (taboo draft) | ||
| Teilungserklärung / Gemeinschaftsordnung (if apartment) | ||
| Business plan + house allowance (annual/monthly) | ||
| Protokolle Eituenturversammlung (3 years) | ||
| Billings (additional costs/previous years) | ||
| Energieausweis (energy certificate) | ||
| Lease agreement + tenant history (if rented) | ||
| Gutachten / Wertgutachten (in a court/appraiser report) |
3) Technical inspection — risk and cost table
Complete for each section: status, risk level, estimated cost (range), and urgency.
| category | Situation | Risk | urgency | Estimated cost (€) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water pipes (hot/cold) | |||||
| Heating pipes / radiators | |||||
| Heating system (Gas/District heating/Oil/WP) | |||||
| Instantaneous heater (if available) | |||||
| Electricity / Electrical Panel | |||||
| Insulation (walls/roof/floor) | |||||
| Windows | |||||
| Dampness/mold | |||||
| Roof/Shell/Balconies (if applicable) | |||||
| Plumbing/Bathroom/Sealing |
Routine maintenance, no indication of a systemic problem.
Requires budget and timing; it is recommended to include pricing before closing.
Risk of malfunction/surprise; stop and perform a professional inspection/quote.
4) Basic flow (for quick filling)
5) Summary and recommendation
6) Signature
Disclaimer: The document is intended for documentation and summary of a general inspection and does not constitute binding legal/tax/engineering advice. Before purchasing, it is recommended to perform professional inspections (appraiser/engineer/plumber/electrician) depending on the condition of the property.