Parla has an average price of 4,826 €/m² and is one of the most affordable towns in the south of Madrid. A technical inspection in Parla offers a very high cost-benefit ratio. If we find no defects, we refund your money.
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Every part of Madrid has its own typical problems. These are the ones we find most in Parla:
Very old electrical installations in 1970s blocks — wiring too thin for today’s consumption.
Cracks caused by clay soil — the substrate in southern Madrid causes active movement.
Unmaintained flat roofs on buildings over 40 years old.
Parla was a farming village until the sixties and within a few decades became one of the large towns south of Madrid. Around the old centre, mainly in the seventies and eighties, whole neighbourhoods of brick blocks of flats were built in a hurry to house the people arriving to work in the area. This century saw the development of Parla Este, a neighbourhood of blocks with garages and communal areas, linked to the centre by tram.
If you are buying a flat from the seventies or eighties in Parla, look during the viewing for cracks in the façade and partition walls, at the condition of the roof if you can get onto it, and at whether the building has a lift. Ask for the owners’ association minutes to find out whether installing a lift, refurbishing the façade or waterproofing the roof has been approved, and who will pay those special levies. A technical inspection adds checks of the wiring and plumbing, the building’s ITE or IEE and the energy performance certificate.
Centro — Houses from the old village and blocks from the seventies and eighties, some without a lift; check the wiring, downpipes, flat roof and the ITE or IEE.
Areas of blocks of flats — Residential area of blocks of flats from the decades of growth; check for cracks in the façade, the original installations, the insulation and any special levies approved by the owners’ association.
Parla Este — Recent neighbourhood of blocks with garages and communal areas; check the finishes, the waterproofing of terraces and garage, and whether any claims against the developer are still pending.
The process in Parla is simple and fast.
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The 345 € inspection saved me more than 7,000 €. The report was clear and the seller had no arguments left.
Very clear report with photos and the estimated cost of each defect. 100% independent, with no links to the seller or the estate agent.
We show you, step by step, what to check when you view a home before buying it.
- What to check in wall finishes, floors, doors and windows
- How to check the electrical installation and the plumbing
- Which signs of damp and poor ventilation to look for
- Why you should test everything before buying
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Which defects are most common in Parla?
It depends on the type and age of the building, but the most common are outdated installations, damp and cracks in façades. A technical inspection detects them all before you buy.
How much does the inspection cost?
From 345 € for under 100 m². From 100 to 199 m²: 395 €. From 200 to 299 m²: 445 €. From 300 to 399 m²: 495 €. VAT included, no travel costs.
Is the report legally valid?
Yes. It can be submitted as evidence in proceedings for hidden defects (art. 1484 of the Spanish Civil Code). The Chartered Architect can testify as an expert witness. See the legal service →
How long does the inspection in Parla take?
Between 1.5 and 3 hours depending on the size. The full report is delivered in less than 24 hours.
The Hausum report goes far beyond a technical document.
- Private document admissible in court
- Claims for hidden defects (art. 1484 of the Spanish Civil Code)
- The Chartered Architect testifies as an expert witness
- Useful at the notary and the land registry
- Valid before and after signing
- Claim defects discovered after the purchase
Save money and avoid surprises. In less than 24h you have an architect assigned and the full report.
No commitment · Pay only if you confirm · Money-back guarantee if we find no defects