What we analyze in every property

We analyze every home from six different angles: the physical state of the building, climate risks, planning rules, natural risks, surroundings and price context.

Property condition

The age of the building and its technical condition determine how much maintenance you will need and which rules apply.

Building age

The construction year places the home in a specific building era (pre-1960, development boom 1960–80, pre-CTE 1980–2006, post-CTE 2006+). Each era has different implications for systems, regulations and renovation cost.

Source: Cadastre

Technical building inspection

From a certain age (30–50 years depending on the municipality), periodic technical inspections are mandatory. We check whether the building is up to date with that requirement.

Source: Regional regulations

Minimum habitability surface

Spanish law allows the sale of homes of any size, but each region sets indicative minimums (36–40 m² on average). We compare the registered surface in the Cadastre with those thresholds.

Source: Technical Building Code (CTE)

Visual maintenance signals

We collect observable signs of deterioration: cracks, damp, leaks and facade issues. It is not a structural diagnosis, but it is an early indicator of what to inspect.

Source: User visual inspection

Climate

Climate is more than comfort: it acts on the materials in the home. Water, ice, extreme heat and wind have direct consequences for maintenance and breakdowns.

Days with >10mm rain / year

Heavy rain puts pressure on roofs, joints and material transitions. In areas with many intense events, leaks and damp problems are more common.

Source: AEMET

Days with maximum temperature ≥35°C

Extreme heat expands and contracts materials, degrades waterproofing membranes and shapes summer cooling costs. In hot areas, orientation and insulation are not small details.

Source: AEMET

Days with minimum temperature ≤0°C

Freezing water can burst pipes and freeze-thaw cycles crack porous materials. In areas with many frosts, exterior plumbing deserves a specific review before buying.

Source: AEMET

Annual average (%)

High humidity favours condensation, staining and mould. In poorly insulated buildings, it can condense inside the envelope, damaging insulation or rotting wood without being visible.

Source: AEMET

Days with gusts ≥55 km/h

A calm-day visit tells you nothing about how the property behaves in wind. In windy areas, loose tiles, poor windows and badly fixed roof elements are the first to suffer.

Source: AEMET

Land use and restrictions

Zoning and public-domain buffers determine what you can do with the property: build, extend, renovate, or nothing at all.

Land classification (SIU)

Urban, developable or non-developable land. It defines whether you can build, extend or whether it is forbidden. The Cadastre does not always say this — the Urban Information System (SIU) does.

Source: Urban Information System (SIU)

DPH — Public Hydraulic Domain

If the home is near a river, protection strips and easements limit what you can do: you cannot build there and renovations may be restricted. This affects value and use.

Source: Water Law / National Cartography System (SNC)

DPMT — Maritime-Terrestrial Public Domain

Coastal proximity implies restrictions similar to rivers: channel, easement and police zone. In many coastal homes, these strips shape renovations and extensions.

Source: Coast Law / MITECO

Proximity to high-voltage lines

A nearby power line means easements for building (you cannot build in the strip), market-price pressure and electromagnetic fields. Three real factors the listing never mentions.

Source: Red Eléctrica Española (REE) / Cadastre

Physical risks

Natural hazards that can affect the home: water (flooding), radioactive gas (radon) and seismic activity.

Fluvial flood risk

More than 2 million Spanish homes are in flood-risk areas. We verify whether the property lies in a hazard zone according to MITECO maps (T100 return period).

Source: MITECO — Hazard Maps

Marine flood risk

Homes in coastal areas with marine flood risk (storms, sea-level rise, surge). MITECO data identifies the affected areas.

Source: MITECO — Hazard Maps

Radon concentration in the area

A natural radioactive gas and the second leading cause of lung cancer in Spain. Since 2025, measurement is mandatory for businesses. We show whether the area has risk potential according to the Nuclear Safety Council.

Source: Nuclear Safety Council (CSN)

Seismic hazard in the area

NCSE-02 classifies the territory by basic acceleration (ab). We indicate whether the home is in a low, moderate or high seismic hazard area so you can inspect the building with the right criteria.

Source: NCSE-02 · IGN

Surroundings and nuisances

What surrounds the home affects quality of life, health and value: noise, air pollution and industrial activity.

Proximity to an industrial zone

A nearby industrial estate can be Amazon or a chemical plant. The map does not distinguish. We indicate whether industrial land is classified, along with distance and direction, so you can investigate what type of industry it is.

Source: Industrial Land Base (MSI 2020) — IGN

Distance to motorways and main roads

Road traffic causes 80% of environmental noise. For every extra decibel, home prices drop by 0.64% on average. We indicate proximity to roads with high traffic volumes.

Source: Spain Noise Map — MITECO

Proximity to an airport / aircraft noise

Living under an approach path or inside an airport noise contour affects sleep, health and property value. We use official noise-contour data.

Source: Spain Noise Map — MITECO

Proximity to railway / train noise

Commuter rail, regional trains or freight services generate noise and vibration. It affects rest and wellbeing. We indicate proximity to lines with regular service.

Source: Spain Noise Map — MITECO

Price and market

Value context: how much per m² in your area, market dynamics and price history.

Buying and selling activity in the area

A signal of whether the market in your area is growing, stable or contracting. Based on volume and price of recent transactions. It helps you judge whether buying now makes sense.

Source: Idealista / Fotocasa / Sales data

Final price in similar transactions

The price paid by other buyers for comparable homes in your area in the last 3 months. It is not a valuation, but real market context.

Source: Notaries / Property Registrars

Cost per m² of land (plot)

Land value varies a lot by area. We show the cadastral plot price per square meter so you understand what you are paying for location.

Source: Cadastre / Sales data

Total built cost per m²

The final price you paid (or the seller asks) divided by built square meters. It lets you compare homes of different sizes in the same area.

Source: Cadastre / Sales data

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