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Saturday 25 October 2014

The 101 On Buying Vacant Land For Sale

By Patty Goff


You might be a city person who wants to just run away to the rural areas to build your dream house away from the urban drones. You might be a young couple desiring to build your ideal love nest away from the rest of the world. Either way, when you are planning to buy a parcel of your own, there are several elements you will need to consider.

Seeing the promise of picturesque acreage in a brochure with lush headlines is simply not enough. If you have seen a Colorado vacant land for sale that describes the very thing you desire, gather information first and make sure you get all the conditions right. Shopping for parcels is never impulse buying.

Determine the zone requirements for the property. This is to find out the scope and limitation of what you can put up on that empty lot. In some cases there will be limitations as to how much percentage of the size of the lot you can build your house, for example. Asking about future zoning is also important so you would know what to expect after a few years of living there, such as a shopping center to be built nearby.

The ambiance of the place is a vital element to your decision. If you were to live in this place, you should realize that you will deal with these sounds and smells on a daily basis. You could be living with the daily smell of farm animals and not be able to stand it one day. It should be an atmosphere you can call home.

Natural hazards also play a crucial role in identifying how ideal the place will be for a residence. Compare how natural elements affect the area generally, and research about how storms behave in the area, if tornadoes are likely to form, if there are active volcanoes, or if there are fire hazards. Determine if the county have the sufficient emergency preparation and if you are overall safe from mother nature.

Examine available utilities. Potable water must be the first concern, as well as power supply. Check what kind of facilities they have for sustaining power, such as windmills or plants, and if you will need generators or solar panels to keep the electricity running. Do not forget to inquire about drainage and water supply. Mundane stuff such as cable, internet, and telephone services should also be checked.

Easements will grant you the rights to road access. Many people who have forgotten this one seemingly little but undeniably crucial factor have been unfortunately road blocked from their very own property. Make sure that permanent road access is stated in your deed before purchase and obtain a title insurance.

Examine the elevation of the land. Determine if it is reclaimed, prone to landslides, and such. Find out how likely is the land to move especially when it is near mountains and hills, and how stable the foundations are. You may also want to purchase flood insurance, most especially if it is near a body of water.

And after taking care of all these factors, your last step before making an offer is to identify the appraisal. Typically, cash is used, but if you are planning to fund your purchase through an orthodox lender, a lender appraisal is needed. If not, acquire your own appraisal so you can sketch the appropriate price.




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