Confirm which plot is being sold
Request the cadastral reference and compare the plot on the map with the land you have been shown. Check its location, shape and visible buildings. Ask for explanations of any differences from the listing or documents.
A wall, fence or track can help you orient yourself, but does not establish the property's legal boundaries. If knowing exactly where the land ends matters to your purchase, clarify this through the relevant documents and professional review.
- Compare the reference and location with the seller's listing.
- Look at the whole plot as well as the address marker.
- Note differences in size or boundaries requiring explanation.
Check water, coast and protected areas separately
Land may be near a stream, the sea, a road or a protected area. Each situation raises different questions about what you could do there. Consulting a flood map does not, for example, resolve questions about coastal rules.
It also matters whether a marked area reaches the plot or is merely nearby. A single distance cannot explain that difference. Ask what was consulted, which part of the plot might be affected and what still needs confirmation.
- Ask about flood zones and other restrictions to check.
- Check whether the marked area is within or around the plot.
- Record subjects that could not yet be checked.
Check the use you have in mind
You may want land for cultivation, renovating an existing house or building a home. These are different plans. A building or access track does not mean every project is possible or that access and supply requirements are resolved.
Explain your idea to the professional or authority studying the case. Ask which rules and documents they need to examine. The use recorded in the paperwork is a starting point; confirming your project requires advice about this specific plot.
- Describe your intended activity and the buildings it needs.
- Ask how access, water and electricity are documented.
- Do not assume a home is possible because the listing says ‘urban’.
Resolve questions that could change your budget
Before deciding, collect the answers needed to use the land as intended. An unresolved access or building issue can matter as much as the price. Separate the seller's explanations from documents you have actually reviewed.
Give your adviser a specific list: what you want to do, what you found and what remains unanswered. Establish what must be confirmed and which work needs study or a quotation, without treating unknown costs as zero.
- Request documents relevant to important uncertainties.
- Record who should answer each question and what is outstanding.
- Clarify the conditions your project depends on before buying.
Frequently asked questions
Can I build any house I want on urban land?
The word alone is insufficient. The local rules and specific project must be checked: permitted use and conditions for building work. Seek advice before buying in order to build.
Does a visible track give me a right of way?
It shows physical access, but the right to use it needs documentary clarification. Ask how access is recognised and who may use it.
Where to consult this information
These official pages help you learn more and prepare your questions.