Helping you uncover the questions you may not know to ask.
Every property purchase is different, so FirstLook offers a range of independent services to help you before you commit. Choose the level of support that’s right for you.
FirstLook Finder
FirstLook Report™
Your independent desktop property assessment.
FirstLook Plus™
Enhanced research and deeper investigation.
FirstLook Visit™
An independent on-site property review.
FirstLook Select™
Choose the Focus Areas that matter most to you
FirstLook Advocate Independent support throughout your purchase
FirstLook Report™
Ideal for: Buyers considering apartments, townhouses, villas and other properties in established residential areas, seeking an independent assessment before arranging viewings or making an offer.
Pre-Purchase Property Assessment
Your first independent assessment, helping you make informed decisions before you commit.
Buying a property overseas is a big decision. The FirstLook Report™ provides an independent property assessment, designed to help you build a clearer picture of your favoured property before travelling, arranging viewings or taking the next step in your purchase.
By bringing together trusted public records, official information and independent research into one straightforward report, you’ll have the information you need to ask informed questions, understand the property more clearly and move forward with greater confidence.
Included in your report
✔ Property background
✔ Local amenities
✔ Planning research
✔ Environment
✔ Property essentials
✔ Local market overview
✔ Traffic-light summary
FirstLook Plus™
Ideal for: Buyers considering properties with additional considerations, including rural homes, fincas, cortijos, renovation projects and properties with land.
Specialised Property Assessment
Some properties simply raise different questions.
While the FirstLook Report™ is designed for many standard residential purchases, FirstLook Plus™ is intended for properties where there’s more to consider.
It builds on everything included in the FirstLook Report™, with additional research focused on the property’s characteristics, intended use and any wider considerations that may influence your purchase. The result is a broader understanding of the property and greater confidence before deciding what to do next.
Included in your report
Everything included in the FirstLook Report™
✔ Land, building and property classification
✔ Property characteristics and intended use
✔ Access, utilities and infrastructure
✔ Opportunities and potential constraints
✔ Relevant permissions and typical processes
✔ Traffic-Light Summary
FirstLook Visit™
Independent On-Site Property Review
Ideal for: Buyers who are unable to visit themselves or would value an experienced independent perspective before deciding whether to proceed.
Because photographs never tell the whole story.
A property can look perfect online, yet feel completely different when you’re standing there.
The FirstLook Visit™ is designed to bridge that gap.
Acting as your independent eyes on the ground, I’ll visit the property on your behalf, helping you understand what it’s really like beyond the photographs and desktop research.
Whether it’s the condition of the property, the surrounding area, access, noise, local amenities or or the practicalities of day-to-day living, the visit is tailored to your priorities and the type of property you’re considering.
Your visit may include
✔ Independent property viewing
✔ Real-world insights based on your priorities
✔ Verification of key property details
✔ Property and surrounding area photographs and video
✔Documented property condition observations
✔ Neighbourhood and local amenity review
✔ Features not apparent from online listings
✔ Independent Visit Summary
FirstLook Select
Ideal for: Buyers who only need independent information about specific aspects of a property, without commissioning a full FirstLook Report™ or FirstLook Plus™.
Sometimes you don’t need a complete property assessment—you simply need answers to the questions that matter most.
FirstLook Select™ allows you to choose one or more Focus Areas, giving you the flexibility to obtain independent research tailored to your priorities.
Whether you’re concerned about planning, want to understand the surrounding area, need clarification on official records or simply want reassurance about a particular aspect of the property, you only pay for the information you need.
Not sure which Focus Area you need?
Get in touch and we’ll help you choose the most appropriate assessment based on the property you’re considering and the questions you’d like answered.
Available Focus Areas
Choose from a range of Focus Areas, including:
✔ The Property
✔ The Location
✔ Planning & Compliance
✔ Practical Living
✔ Investment Considerations
✔ Independent Property Visit
And more…
FirstLook Advocate
Ideal for: Buyers who would like independent support after receiving their FirstLook assessment, helping them seek clarification, organise next steps and make informed decisions before committing to a purchase.
Helping you act on what your FirstLook assessment revealed.
Receiving a property assessment is only the beginning. The next step is deciding what to do with the information.
FirstLook Advocate™ provides independent support once your FirstLook assessment has been completed. Whether you need help preparing questions, seeking clarification, following up on outstanding matters or supporting negotiations, the service is designed to help you move forward with greater confidence.
Depending on your needs, FirstLook Advocate™ can help you organise the findings, prepare communications, review responses received from others or, where appropriate, communicate directly on your behalf to obtain further information and clarification.
Our Advocate service may include;
✔ Turning assessment findings into a clear action plan
✔ Preparing questions for estate agents, vendors and relevant professionals
✔ Reviewing responses and identifying unanswered questions
✔ Following up outstanding information and supporting evidence
✔ Assisting with evidence-based negotiations
✔ Helping you understand your available options before deciding how to proceed
✔ Maintaining a clear record of communications and outcomes
Important Information
FirstLook Advocate™ is an independent buyer support service commissioned after your FirstLook assessment has been completed.
It does not provide legal advice, conveyancing, surveying, property valuations or financial advice, nor does it make decisions on your behalf.
The decision whether to proceed, renegotiate, delay or withdraw from a purchase always remains yours.