Advice on choosing a plot of land to build on

Question

We're looking for a plot to build our home on. Aside from planning obstacles, what should we be looking out for in terms of suitability for building?

Owen · Answer

Looking for power lines drainage / water lines close by 
Just before u buy it get the company’s out to cheak

John · Answer

Hi the first thing to look for is making sure the land is not contaminated or has had any knot weed as this will stop your build for yrs do your home work before jumping in hope this helps

Daniel · Answer

Checking there are no listed trees with preservation orders on the land

John · Answer

First utilities water etc most of all flooding/ drainage

Jason · Answer

Hi Karen,
the biggest items to look out for when you are buying a plot of land are as follows,
1.Planning /Building conditions on the land?
2.Services such as sewer/electric/water/gas are they close by?
3.Water table is the land in a low-lying area that could be prone to flooding etc?
4.check with neighbouring/council/ planning/ properties to make sure there is not going to be factories, or a housing estate built etc/

Neil · Answer

check for acess and ease of getting sevices to site.if you can find plot with outline planing always better.

Advice on choosing a plot of land to build on

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