Shillon Properties and Real Estate Agent

Land Buyers Guide

The location must have the amenities you consider necessary for a pleasant lifestyle, although economic realities may force some compromises. Consider the availability of schools, shops, medical services, banks, and so on
What's the minimum size plot of land you are willing to consider?
Whether you're seeking land as an investment, or to build your dream home, your single most important task is to determine what you can or cannot build on the land. The checklist below will help you.
The land site should be carefully evaluated. Consider any trees and whether they can remain or will have to be removed prior to building.. The existence and quantity of any rock should be ascertained to determine whether it would be a feature or a hindrance. Any streams, dams or watercourses on or near the site should be noted, as if the land borders water, as this may limit your ability to develop the land, as you'd like.
The aspect of the site and the quality of any views should be appraised. A judgment should be made as to the likelihood of whether any available view will be blocked out by vegetation growth or by future building growth in the future.
Check to see if the property is in a flood zone. Also check with the local Council as to whether there are any known plans, for future nearby construction, which may affect the value or desirability of the land.
Are there nearby services for water, electricity and telephone? If not, give consideration to the likely cost to bring these services to the land.
If you need to dig a well for water, find out how deep you'll likely have to go.
Hills or steep slopes will affect what you can build and how much it will cost.
Check that the land has direct access to a public road.
The actual boundaries of your land need to be determined. A registered surveyor should be employed to check and peg these.
Engage an independant solicitor to act on your behalf.