Technical Report (RRE): Why It Is Increasingly Important Before Selling a Property
Technical Report (RRE): Why It Is Increasingly Important Before Selling a Property
Selling a property begins before the listing
When people think about selling a property, they often imagine the moment when the listing appears on real estate portals or when the first viewings begin.
In reality, a well-organised real estate transaction starts much earlier.
Before discussing price, photography or marketing strategies, there is a crucial step: the technical verification of the property.
This is where the RRE Technical Report plays an increasingly important role in ensuring transparency and security in property transactions.
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What is the RRE Technical Report
The acronym RRE stands for “Building Compliance Report”.
It is a document prepared by a qualified professional — such as a surveyor, architect or engineer — that analyses the urban planning and cadastral status of a property.
The purpose is to verify that the property corresponds to the documentation registered with public authorities and that it can be legally transferred at the time of the final deed.
In particular, the report checks:
• the urban planning compliance of the property
• the accuracy of the cadastral floor plan
• the building permits that authorised construction or later modifications
• the presence of any urban planning irregularities
The report therefore represents a technical snapshot of the property at the moment it enters the market.
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Why the technical report is so important
In recent years the role of the technical report has become increasingly important in real estate transactions.
The reason is simple: many of the difficulties that arise during negotiations are caused by technical issues discovered too late.
For example, during the final checks it may emerge that there are:
• urban planning irregularities
• outdated cadastral plans
• internal modifications that were never officially declared
When these situations are discovered late in the negotiation process, the transaction may slow down or even temporarily stop.
The technical report helps prevent this situation.
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A preventive technical report: an advantage for both parties
Preparing a technical report before putting the property on the market allows potential issues to be identified well in advance.
This allows the owner to:
• regularise any irregularities
• update cadastral documentation
• present the property to the market with a clear technical status
For the buyer, it represents an important guarantee of transparency.
Knowing that the property has already been verified by a professional reduces uncertainty and makes negotiations smoother.
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Technical checklist before listing a property
Before putting a property on the market, it is useful to verify several technical aspects that can directly influence the success of the transaction.
A preventive check allows potential issues to be identified early and addressed before they emerge during negotiations.
These are some of the main checks typically included in a Building Compliance Report (RRE).
1. Urban planning compliance
Verify that the property corresponds to the building permits registered with the municipality.
2. Cadastral floor plan accuracy
Ensure that the cadastral plan accurately reflects the current layout of the property.
3. Building permits verification
Review the permits that authorised the construction or any later modifications.
4. Identification of irregularities
Check for any undeclared internal changes or modifications made without proper authorization.
5. Technical documentation review
Organise all documents required for the property transaction.
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The point of view of LT Immobili & Design
In our daily work we believe that the quality of a real estate transaction does not depend only on the ability to find a buyer.
It also depends on the technical and documentary solidity of the property.
For this reason we always encourage property owners to verify the urban planning and cadastral situation before placing their property on the market.
A well-prepared sale not only reduces the risk of problems during the negotiation, but also allows every stage of the transaction to proceed with greater clarity and confidence.
Because in real estate, trust always begins with transparency.
