Independent technical assessment
Overall condition, construction quality, visible defects, maintenance and potential future risks.
ANTES DE COMPRAR
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Independent architect · Porto and Greater Porto
A second opinion
before you buy a home.
An independent technical assessment to understand risks, hidden costs and the property’s true potential — before making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.
- Technical assessment
- No interest in the sale
- Informed decision
What you receive
More information.
Fewer surprises.
Hidden costs
Likely works, damp, water ingress and other costs that may arise after purchase.
The property’s true potential
Renovation possibilities, use of space and relevant constraints for future works.
Clear, objective advice
A straightforward, independent explanation to help you decide with confidence and negotiate better.
How it works
Tell me what you are looking for
Share the listing, your questions and where you are in the decision process.
We assess the property
Online or on site, depending on the package and the support you need.
Decide with clarity
Receive independent advice, explained clearly and focused on your decision.
Packages
Choose the right support
for your decision.
From initial guidance to an assessment of renovation potential.
Online
50€- Review of up to 3 listings
- Viewing checklist
- Questions answered
Viewing + Second Opinion
150€- On-site viewing and technical assessment
- Technical report
- Basic property floor plan
Informed Purchase
350€- Assessment of up to 3 properties
- Technical comparison
- Technical report
- Basic floor plans
Purchase + Future
550€- Everything in the previous package
- Detailed floor plan
- Preliminary renovation potential study
Continuing support: if you proceed with a renovation project, a separate quotation can be provided. The amount paid for the Second Opinion service will be deducted from the commissioned project.
Who you will work with
Arq. Inês Figueiredo
1,200+ apartments across residential projects
Architect and independent consultant.
With experience developing and supporting residential projects totalling more than 1,200 apartments, I advise buyers who want to look beyond the listing photographs and understand a property before making a commitment.
I have no commercial interest in the sale: my only objective is to help you make an informed decision.
Testimonials
Buyers who made
a safer decision
“Without Inês’s help, I am certain I would have made a poorer choice and paid a less fair price for the home I bought.”
SimãoSupport across 3 properties
“I wanted help understanding the documents and possible issues with the property. It was especially useful to understand the energy certificate and review the condominium meeting minutes.”
BernardoOnline assessment
“I needed someone who could provide objective and honest feedback on the property. The way Inês explained everything and communicated with the agent was so professional — I had full trust in her.”
MinjiSupport across 3 properties
“Getting a professional third-party opinion made a real difference. Inês was thorough and precise during the evaluation, and impressively fast with the documentation. Considering the scale of the investment, the service was absolutely worth it.”
Andrea & JoãoProperty assessment
Get in touch
Have you found
a property?
Send me the listing and tell me your main questions. I will reply by email with the next steps.
antesdecomprar.info@gmail.com Available in Porto and Greater Porto.