Service · Due Diligence
Water due diligence for property, developments and financing
Understand the water-related compliance picture of a property or project before committing capital, submitting land-use applications or finalising finance.
What may be investigated
A structured screening of water risks and opportunities
- Identifying existing water infrastructure
- Reviewing boreholes, dams and storage facilities
- Identifying possible wetlands and watercourses
- Screening possible water uses
- Identifying potential authorisation requirements
- Reviewing existing water-related approvals
- Identifying likely compliance risks
- Recommending specialist investigations
- Identifying possible floodline, drainage or watercourse constraints
- Reviewing availability of municipal water and sewer services (where relevant)
Desktop screening
Rapid review using available information — ideal for early-stage decisions or comparing options.
Site-specific assessment
Focused on the actual property with recommended specialist inputs where risks warrant them.
Compliance report
A written summary of findings, risks and recommended next steps you can act on.
Who should request one
When water due diligence is especially useful
Property purchasers
Agricultural buyers
Renewable-energy developers
Industrial & commercial
Also relevant for land-use applications, proposed developments, agricultural properties, property financing and investment decisions.
Get started
Screen a property or project
Send us what you have — even a title deed and locality — and we'll advise on scope.