Due Diligence.
RICS-aligned technical audits, risk identification and actionable CAPEX forecasting. We provide institutional investors, buyers and lenders with total clarity prior to real estate transactions.
Uncovering technical risks before commitments are locked.
In real estate transactions, unaddressed structural defects, non-compliant MEP systems or missing statutory permits can rapidly turn an attractive asset into a financial burden. Technical Due Diligence is about removing uncertainty, identifying what is wrong, what it will cost to fix and how it impacts the asset’s commercial value.
Operating in alignment with RICS Professional Standards (Technical Due Diligence in Commercial Property), we deliver independent, comprehensive TDD audits across all major asset classes (commercial office, retail, logistics, hospitality and residential). Acting for buyers, vendors or lenders, we translate complex engineering findings into clear, commercially focused insights.
For greenfield investments, we evaluate the technical and development viability of the underlying land asset, reviewing site constraints, infrastructure interfaces, utility provision, permitting pathways and key delivery risks. This enables investors to understand not only whether a project can be delivered, but also the technical challenges, costs and timelines that may influence investment performance.
Core elements of our Technical Due Diligence.
A fast-track, 4-stage audit methodology.
Auditing available technical documentation in the Virtual Data Room (VDR). Reviewing as-built drawings, maintenance logs, utility contracts and historical permits. Defining site inspection focus areas and specialized sub-consultant requirements.
Conducting thorough, systematic visual inspections of all accessible structural and MEP areas. Reviewing operation & maintenance practices with on-site facility teams. Documenting physical defects, deferred maintenance and life-safety concerns.
Quantifying required remediation costs using actual market unit rates and RICS cost databases. Categorizing risks into critical deal-breakers (Red Flags), commercial impacts or routine maintenance. Drafting the preliminary CAPEX matrix.
Issuing the structured executive summary and detailed TDD report. Supporting the client’s deal team during negotiation and drafting Purchase Price Adjustments.
Actionable technical intelligence for transaction teams.
Delivered in early stage, highlighting immediate deal-breakers and key price-adjustment factors.
In-depth technical analysis covering structure, MEP systems, statutory compliance and environmental screening.
Itemized, costed matrix categorizing immediate vs long-term lifecycle expenditures.
Clear status breakdown of licenses, permits, occupancy approvals and legal risk exposure.
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Common questions, candid answers.
RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) sets the global benchmark for technical real estate audits. A RICS-aligned report guarantees objective methodology, standardized risk categorization and rigorous cost estimation, making the findings instantly accepted by international institutional funds, cross-border buyers and financing banks.
Transaction timelines are often tight. We provide an initial Red Flag Report within 5 to 7 business days following site access and VDR made available, giving your deal team immediate leverage. The full, detailed TDD Report and 10-Year CAPEX Plan are typically delivered within 10 to 15 business days.
Buyer TDD is commissioned by the prospective purchaser or lender to independently verify asset condition and negotiate price adjustments. Vendor TDD is commissioned by the seller to streamline the deal process, providing a single, standardized technical report in the Data Room to accelerate buyer bidding and reduce transaction friction.
Yes. Our TDD reports are drafted to institutional RICS standards and can be formally issued to commercial banks, financial institutions and W&I underwriters involved in funding the transaction.
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