Technical Compliance Report (Asseverated Technical Report)
why it is essential to prepare it before putting a property on the market
(especially when selling to foreign buyers)
In today’s real estate market, selling a property is no longer just a matter of publishing an advertisement and waiting for an offer.
The technical and legal quality of the documentation has become a decisive factor for the success of a transaction, the timing of the sale, and the peace of mind of all parties involved.
In this context, the Asseverated Technical Report (Relazione Tecnica Asseverata – RTA) is one of the most effective — and still too often underestimated — tools to prepare before placing a property on the market.
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What is an Asseverated Technical Report?
The Asseverated Technical Report is a document prepared by a licensed professional (surveyor, architect, or engineer) that verifies and certifies the urban planning, building, and cadastral status of a property.
The technician:
• reviews the existing documentation,
• compares the actual state of the property with the authorised permits and cadastral records,
• identifies any discrepancies,
• formally asseverates the findings, assuming professional responsibility for the declarations made.
It is not a simple descriptive report, but a structured instrument of transparency and protection.
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Why it should be prepared before selling
1. It prevents last-minute obstacles
Many transactions fail after an offer has been accepted or shortly before the preliminary contract, when hidden building or cadastral issues emerge.
With a Technical Report:
• issues are identified in advance,
• solutions can be planned calmly,
• time, money, and credibility are preserved.
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2. It strengthens the seller’s negotiating position
A technically verified property:
• reduces defensive price renegotiations,
• limits excessive conditional clauses,
• conveys seriousness and reliability.
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3. It speeds up the path to completion
Notaries, banks, and technical consultants work far more efficiently when the property’s compliance has already been clarified.
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4. It builds trust with foreign buyers
Foreign buyers often:
• have limited knowledge of Italian regulations,
• fear hidden irregularities,
• require a higher level of documentary certainty.
An Asseverated Technical Report becomes a key reassurance tool, often decisive in moving forward with the purchase.
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What an Asseverated Technical Report includes
(point by point)
1. Property identification
• Address, floor, unit number
• Appurtenances (garage, cellar, garden, external areas)
• Owner’s details and title of ownership
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2. Cadastral verification
• Updated cadastral records
• Correct ownership registration
• Category and cadastral income
• Filed floor plan
