Complicating Factors When Buying Land

When you go to buy land it is usually because you want to build a home on it, but there could certain factors that prevent this. Therefore a careful search should be done to ascertain that you would be able to do what you want to do with your land. While a developed block can be assumed to have certain amenities readily available, one that is undeveloped may have complicating factors such as: -

* Zoning: If it is zoned for industrial use, you won't be able to use it for residential.
* Boundaries: they may be shown, but a qualified surveyor will ascertain that they are in the right position.
* Near Water: The Shoreline Management Act may place restrictions on building or other development.
* Wetlands: In times of drought wetlands areas don't look wet, but may still have restrictions imposed on them by wetlands legislation.
* Steep slopes: these areas are often under some kind of restriction to prevent erosion into waterways.
* Forest: There is often restriction on cutting down trees in forested areas. This means that you may not be able to cut down trees to ensure your property is fire and storm safe.
* Mining: If there are significant resources in the area, mining takes precedence over building or other property development.

Make sure you find out if there are nay restrictions on the property before you buy land, or your dream may turn into a nightmare.

Mel writes about buying land, land for sale and other home-related topics.