Describe the purpose of the search: a primary home, holiday base, business premises, land for a project or an operating hospitality asset. These are different decisions. Set a location range and an overall budget, including the professional checks and work the property may require.
Ask for the exact location, area units, access route and the seller’s or authorised representative’s role before arranging a visit. Confirm what is actually being offered and what is excluded. A neighbouring landscape photograph is not evidence of the property boundary or a right of access.
At the visit, note approach roads, parking, drainage, water, electricity and the route between buildings. Take your own notes and ask permission before photographing. Treat marketing descriptions as questions to verify, not as proof.
Arrange independent legal and technical due diligence before committing funds. The applicable ownership, land-use and approval requirements depend on the parcel and intended use. A planner or broker cannot replace a qualified lawyer, surveyor or the relevant authority.
For a hotel or resort, ask which assets, agreements and operating arrangements are part of the proposal. Financial information and permissions need independent review. Projected occupancy or rental income should not be treated as a guaranteed return.
Keep a written comparison of the options, the documents requested and questions still open. We can help coordinate an enquiry and site visit; the final decision should follow the checks appropriate to your specific transaction.
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