Visiting the property matters, but it does not replace documentary and technical due diligence. Before committing, confirm the registered owner and cadastral designation.\n\nCheck that the area, boundaries and location described in the documents are consistent. Researching liens, annotations and pending procedures can reveal issues that affect the transaction.\n\nFinally, a preliminary survey can detect differences between visible occupation and the legal record. Resolving them early protects time, capital and expectations.