Home screening before you buy: avoid costly surprises
You've found a house that seems perfect. But what's hiding behind the front door? A right of way registered on the plot, a valuation that doesn't match the asking price, or a known structural issue: these are risks you can easily overlook. We screen the property thoroughly before you make an offer, so you buy without surprises afterwards.
What does home screening involve?
Home screening means thoroughly checking a property before you make an offer. We look further than the listing photos. Think of the structural condition, the land registry details, the valuation compared to the asking price, and any rights of way or leasehold arrangements. That way you know exactly what you're buying, before you sign anything.
This is a standard part of our purchase guidance. At minimum, we look into the following for you:
- Structural condition: known defects and points of attention in the property.
- Land registry details: rights of way, property boundaries and special provisions.
- Valuation: checked against the asking price and the current market.
- Leasehold and homeowners' association: ongoing arrangements and financial obligations.
- Comparable sales: recently sold properties in the same area.
How we screen the property for you
We check the land registry for rights of way, leasehold arrangements and property boundaries. This tells you whether any restrictions apply before you make an offer.
We flag visible and known structural points of attention, and advise you when an additional structural walk-through survey is worthwhile.
We compare the official property valuation and recent sale prices in the area against the asking price, so you get a realistic picture of the market value.
Based on the screening, we work with you to set a sharp bidding strategy, including any conditions to protect your offer.
Why have Libero Aankoop screen a property?
No surprises afterwards
You know the risks in advance, instead of finding out after completion.
In-depth research
We look beyond the asking price and photos: legal, structural and financial.
Super fast service
We know which risks apply within hours of the viewing, so you can make an offer quickly.
Part of buying success
The screening is part of our bidding strategy, which gives you up to 4x more chance of securing the home.
Structural risks: when do you need a survey?
Not every property requires a full structural survey. For a recently built home with few known defects, our risk assessment is usually enough. Have doubts about the foundation, the roof or damp? Then we recommend a structural walk-through survey.
We guide you through this and weigh the cost against the risk, so you don't end up facing unexpected hidden defects.
What our clients say
Thousands of homebuyers came before you. See their experiences with Libero Aankoop's screening and guidance.
What does it cost to have a property screened?
The screening is included in our fixed base rate of € 1.795,-. You pay no separate cost for the legal, financial and structural check. If we manage to buy the property below the asking price, you additionally pay a 10% success bonus on the negotiation result. Different rates may apply for a select group of clients. View the full Libero Aankoop rate.
Frequently asked questions about home screening
Screening is a broad check of legal, financial and general structural aspects. A structural survey is an in-depth technical inspection of the property's condition, carried out by a building surveyor.
We usually know which risks apply within hours of the viewing. That means you can make an offer quickly and with confidence, without missing out on the home.
A right of way could, for example, allow neighbours to cross part of the land. We explain what this means for you and factor it into our advice on your offer.
Yes. The screening is part of our fixed base rate of € 1.795,-. You only pay an additional 10% success bonus if we buy the property below the asking price.
The screening is a standard part of our full purchase guidance. Get in touch with us at contact to discuss the options for your situation.
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Avoid costly surprises later on. We thoroughly check the property for structural, legal and financial risks, so you can make an offer with confidence.