Capricorn One N.V. provides professional appraisal, inspection, and construction consultancy services across every district of Aruba — for private buyers, sellers, banks, insurance companies, and developers.
An independent property appraisal establishes the true market value of a property — essential for purchases, mortgages, sales, estate settlements, and legal proceedings.
Our appraisal reports are accepted by every major bank in Aruba and are recognized for their level of detail. We are regularly recommended by the banks themselves for clients who need a report that will be accepted without question.
Every appraisal report we deliver includes:
Before you buy, know what you are buying. A pre-purchase inspection is a detailed technical review of a property's structural condition, finishes, and installations — designed to surface issues before they become your problem.
This service is particularly valuable for foreign buyers who cannot easily inspect the property in person. We document everything with photographs and a written report you can rely on for negotiation or for your final go/no-go decision.
We cover the full structure — foundation, walls, roof, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, finishes — and flag anything that may require attention now or in the near term. Where relevant, we note items that should be addressed before closing versus items that can be handled later.
When property damage occurs — from hurricanes, flooding, fire, structural failure, or other causes — insurance companies and claimants need an accurate, independent assessment of the damage and the cost to repair.
We produce detailed damage reports for insurance claims, covering the cause, extent, and repair cost of the damage, with thorough photographic documentation. Our reports are used by insurance companies, adjusters, and property owners across Aruba.
Because we work across both appraisal and construction consultancy, our damage reports are grounded in both the property's value and the technical reality of what it takes to repair — the kind of balanced assessment insurance professionals rely on.
Construction and renovation projects in Aruba benefit from experienced, on-the-ground oversight. We manage projects on behalf of owners — coordinating contractors, monitoring progress against the plan and budget, and flagging problems before they become expensive.
This service is especially valuable for owners who are not on the island full-time and need a trusted local representative. You get regular updates, photographic progress reports, and an experienced eye on every stage of the work.
Our 25+ years in Aruba's construction sector means we know the local contractors, the local materials market, and the common pitfalls — the kind of knowledge that keeps projects on track and on budget.
Thinking about renovating a property you already own — or one you are considering buying? We help you understand what is realistic, what it will cost, and what it will take — before you commit.
Our renovation consultancy covers scoping, budgeting, contractor selection, and planning advice. We can stay involved through execution as project managers, or simply provide the upfront clarity you need to make a decision.
For foreign buyers, this service pairs naturally with our pre-purchase inspection — we can tell you not just what needs fixing, but how much fixing it is likely to cost and whether the numbers make sense against the purchase price.
With over 25 years of experience in Aruba's construction sector and a background in mechanical engineering, we provide technical consultancy for builders, buyers, owners, and developers.
This includes construction method review, material and specification advice, dispute support, and general technical consultation on any property-related matter where an expert opinion is needed.
Our construction consultancy is often engaged alongside one of our other services — for example, combining a damage report with a repair-method consultation, or an appraisal with a construction-quality review.
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