Owner’s representative
A technical professional who represents you before the builder, designers and developer, so decisions and payments are backed by a real view of the work.
Services
Technical oversight, from first check to delivery.
Independent Construction, Architecture & Legal Advisory for International Property Investors in Colombia
Engineering work done independently of the seller or the builder, with licensed partners for the legal, architectural and insurance parts.
Our services
Six services, each one with its own guide.
Choose the service that matches your situation. Each page explains what is included, who it is for, how it works and what you receive.
Construction oversight
Independent technical and administrative supervision of your build, from contract to delivery, checked against drawings, budget, schedule and codes.
Property inspection
A technical inspection of an existing house, a new build or a rural property, with a written photo report of what you should know before you pay.
Property due diligence
A coordinated review of the property, its zoning, its permits and its title before you sign a promise of sale or make a payment.
Construction cost audit
A review of the budget, the quantities and the unit price analyses (APU) behind the price you pay, and cost control while the work is under way.
Project management
Planning, scheduling, budget control and coordination of the whole team, from land and design to construction and handover.
Building from scratch? Read the complete guide to building a house in Colombia, or browse the guides for buyers and owners.
Solar PV
Solar photovoltaic design and review
Design and review of solar PV systems for your property.
- Design of new photovoltaic systems
- Review of a system proposed by a contractor
- Experience in solar and electrical projects (see About)
Full-service offering
Four phases, from the first search to the handover.
Every discipline is covered by a qualified, licensed professional, with one point of contact managing the whole process for you.
Site search & due diligence
- Property search (lot, house or finca) in our area of influence, Valle del Cauca, matched to your brief and budget.
- Drone video and photography of the property and its surroundings, so you can evaluate the zone from anywhere in the world.
- Legal title study (estudio de títulos): public deed, liens, encumbrances, easements and ownership history, with our allied real estate attorney.
- Zoning and land-use verification with the local planning authority (curaduría / POT) before you commit.
Design & permitting
- Architectural design (concept, schematic and construction documents) with our allied architecture partners.
- 3D renders of the proposed project.
- Structural, electrical and other required engineering designs, following the Colombian codes that apply to a house (NSR-10, RAS, RETIE / NTC 2050, RETILAP and others).
- Building permit processing through the curaduría urbana.
- Environmental authorizations through the CAR when the project requires them.
Construction & cost control
- Full construction project management and independent interventoría, our core expertise.
- Budget preparation and tracking in COP, USD and EUR, with regular variance reports.
- Ongoing verification against the Colombian codes that apply (NSR-10, RAS, RETIE / NTC 2050, RETILAP and others).
- Photo and video progress documentation shared with you regularly.
Delivery & peace of mind
- Property delivered with insurance coverage (construction all-risk / performance bond), arranged through our insurance broker partner.
- Final walkthrough and punch-list resolution before handover.
- Complete handover package: as-built drawings, permits and warranties.
Coming soon: client dashboard. We are developing an online client portal where you will be able to check the daily status of your project remotely: progress photos, budget vs. actual spend and milestone tracking.
Additional services
Support around the build.
- Investment visa (M-10) purchase structuring: we coordinate with immigration counsel so your purchase is properly documented. The investment threshold changes over time, so we confirm the current amount with immigration counsel.
- Guidance on transferring investment funds into Colombia and documenting their legal origin, as required for visa applications and for registering the purchase.
- Post-purchase property management for owners who do not live in Colombia full-time: maintenance, security and utilities, with optional rental management.
- Furnishing and interior fit-out coordination through our partner network, for a move-in-ready handover.
- Independent second-opinion inspections, if you already have a developer or contract and want a technical audit before you sign or make a final payment.
- Light relocation orientation: practical guidance on the local area, services and logistics.
Budget format
Your budget in three currencies.
Every project budget is shown in COP, USD and EUR, so you always know your exposure, wherever your funds are held.
| Item | COP | USD | EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land / Property | — | — | — |
| Design & Permitting | — | — | — |
| Construction | — | — | — |
| Contingency (10%) | — | — | — |
Figures are filled in for each project. Exchange rates are disclosed and updated in each report.
Our team
One team for every part of the purchase.
We have a group of professionals ready to support every part of acquiring a property in Colombia: real estate attorneys, architects, insurance brokers and immigration counsel, together with engineering oversight led by John. Legal, architectural, insurance and immigration services are always delivered by these licensed, independent professionals, never by John outside his professional registration as an engineer.
Real estate attorneys
Title study, deeds, liens, easements and contracts.
Architects
Concept, schematic and construction documents, plus 3D renders.
Insurance brokers
Construction all-risk coverage and performance bonds.
Immigration counsel
Documentation for the investment visa (M-10).
Engineering oversight
Led by John: costs, schedule, quality and code compliance.
Not sure which service you need?
Tell us your situation and we will tell you what makes sense.
Engineering-led services. Not a real estate brokerage. No investment advice.