Preparation · 6 August 2026 · 7 min read
Prague apartment building sale: due diligence documents
Every serious investor carries out due diligence on a building before buying. If unexpected problems emerge, the result is a price reduction, revised terms or withdrawal. A well-prepared seller has this information to hand earlier and stays in control of negotiations.
Legal due diligence
- Land Registry extract, easements, charges and rights of pre-emption,
- access to the land and relations with neighbours,
- ongoing disputes, enforcement proceedings and insolvency,
- heritage protection and planning restrictions,
- for a company: constitutional documents, contracts, accounting records and tax returns.
Tenancy due diligence
- complete rent roll and copies of tenancy agreements,
- deposits and the records of these,
- tenants’ arrears and debt recovery,
- leases for commercial premises (shops, offices),
- service charge reconciliations for recent years.
Technical due diligence
- inspection reports for electrical installations, gas systems, lifts, lightning protection and chimneys,
- condition of the roof, façade, windows and service risers,
- energy performance certificate (PENB) and energy data,
- completed refurbishment works, with invoices and dates,
- building documentation and occupancy approval decisions.
Why early preparation increases the price
Investors price in risk. A missing document represents a risk they will quantify themselves, with a margin for uncertainty. Complete, clearly organised documentation in a data room shortens due diligence, reduces the number of conditions attached to offers and increases certainty of completion.
Vendor due diligence, commissioned by the seller, pays off for larger apartment buildings: it identifies problems before the buyer finds them, allowing them to be resolved or transparently reflected in the price.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need all the documents before the first consultation?
No. Basic information is enough for the first meeting. We work together to compile the documentation during the preparation stage.
Who will see sensitive documents?
Only vetted investors who have signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), and only to the extent you approve.
Authors: Maria Kopřivová, Michal Kopřiva, Pura Vida Property Advisory. Published 6 August 2026. This article is for information only and does not replace legal or tax advice.
