# Access During the Construction Phase

> You are entitled to reasonable, supervised site visits during the construction phase.

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Can I Access My Future Home During the Construction Phase?

Can I Access My Future Home During the Construction Phase?

You are entitled to reasonable, supervised site visits during construction, but not to unrestricted or unlimited access. A developer cannot refuse access without valid justification, but is not required to allow entry at any time.

What Does the Law Say?

Under the Breyne Law, as a buyer, you have the right to:

• Monitor the progress of the works  
• Verify compliance with invoices, plans, specifications, and the contract  
• Attend supervised site visits at reasonable times

However, the developer and contractor remain responsible for:

• Site safety  
• Liability in the event of accidents  
• Organising site access

This is why a contractor may refuse you direct access, as you do not have a contractual relationship with them. Unaccompanied access is therefore generally neither required nor permitted.

What Is Considered “Reasonable” in Practice?

Developers typically provide:

• Scheduled site visits at key construction stages (structure, technical installations, plastering, etc.)  
• Visits by appointment, always under supervision  
• Access for your own expert or architect, subject to prior notice

A developer cannot:

• Refuse you and your expert access to the Provisional Acceptance Inspection  
• Prevent you from verifying compliance

When Is a Refusal Unreasonable?

A refusal becomes problematic when the developer:

• Does not allow any site visits without justification  
• Provides no opportunity to identify defects before completion

Practical Advice

• Request site visits in writing and propose specific dates  
• Refer to your right to monitor compliance  
• Explicitly request a supervised visit, eliminating any safety concerns  
• Consider being accompanied by your own expert for technical inspections

Summary

You are not entitled to unrestricted access, but you do have the right to reasonable, supervised access in order to exercise your rights as a buyer. A complete refusal of access is difficult to justify under the Breyne Law.

You are entitled to reasonable, supervised site visits during the construction phase.

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