ᐅ Buying Land: What Are the Crucial Considerations? Any Tips?
Created on: 7 Jun 2019 21:26
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philipp1990
Good evening everyone, we’re hoping for strong support.
Background: My partner and I don’t feel any pressure to build a house or buy a plot of land. We wanted to take advantage of this "no pressure" situation by calmly looking at different properties until we both experience the WOW factor and then make a move.
On May 1, 2019, we inquired about a plot of land that already looked promising in the pictures in terms of location and size. We submitted our inquiry but unfortunately did not receive any response. This morning, on a whim, we decided to call the real estate agent to ask about it. She apologized and told us exactly where the plot is located. She also mentioned that she had shown the property to another interested party last week.
We jumped in the car and drove to the site... and as expected... the WOW factor was there.
We called the agent and told her we had a good feeling. She was happy but mentioned that the other interested party had also expressed interest again during a call today.
We are meeting with her alone at the plot tomorrow afternoon to talk in person.
On the way back, we spoke with the bank; financially, this is not an issue.
There is still a house on the plot that would need to be demolished.
The listing says the following:
The plot with the existing garden house is very quiet, romantic, and located at the end of a small access road. Nevertheless, all daily necessities can be reached within a few minutes, and the highway entrance is only a few kilometers away.
The garden house requires renovation or demolition. If you are planning a new house, nothing stands in the way.
The garden house looks bigger than a typical garden shed. It seems to be an old, dilapidated residential building.
It is not clear from the listing whether the plot is connected to utilities, but a telephone connection appears to be present. The telecom provider was already able to confirm what type of internet service we can get there.
Are there any important points we should urgently clarify or ask about tomorrow? Also, do you have any ideas on how we can secure the plot?
Thank you very much
Ina & Philipp
Background: My partner and I don’t feel any pressure to build a house or buy a plot of land. We wanted to take advantage of this "no pressure" situation by calmly looking at different properties until we both experience the WOW factor and then make a move.
On May 1, 2019, we inquired about a plot of land that already looked promising in the pictures in terms of location and size. We submitted our inquiry but unfortunately did not receive any response. This morning, on a whim, we decided to call the real estate agent to ask about it. She apologized and told us exactly where the plot is located. She also mentioned that she had shown the property to another interested party last week.
We jumped in the car and drove to the site... and as expected... the WOW factor was there.
We called the agent and told her we had a good feeling. She was happy but mentioned that the other interested party had also expressed interest again during a call today.
We are meeting with her alone at the plot tomorrow afternoon to talk in person.
On the way back, we spoke with the bank; financially, this is not an issue.
There is still a house on the plot that would need to be demolished.
The listing says the following:
The plot with the existing garden house is very quiet, romantic, and located at the end of a small access road. Nevertheless, all daily necessities can be reached within a few minutes, and the highway entrance is only a few kilometers away.
The garden house requires renovation or demolition. If you are planning a new house, nothing stands in the way.
The garden house looks bigger than a typical garden shed. It seems to be an old, dilapidated residential building.
It is not clear from the listing whether the plot is connected to utilities, but a telephone connection appears to be present. The telecom provider was already able to confirm what type of internet service we can get there.
Are there any important points we should urgently clarify or ask about tomorrow? Also, do you have any ideas on how we can secure the plot?
Thank you very much
Ina & Philipp
philipp1990 schrieb:
Okay, I have a basic question: what does "outdoor area" mean? Changing the use, rebuilding, or extending is generally not allowed. Exceptions may be granted under certain conditions (§35 Building Code).
philipp1990 schrieb:
We are asking if there is a building permit? If there is a current permit for a planned residential building that meets your requirements, that would be ideal. However, the building permit for the existing structure won’t help you much since the building is set for demolition and you will need a new permit.
philipp1990 schrieb:
Should we ask tomorrow if there are any building restrictions? They will probably give you a long answer, but without anything concrete. Ask specifically if there is an approved preliminary building inquiry (pre-application).
philipp1990 schrieb:
Is there a development plan (zoning plan)? I bet there isn’t one.
philipp1990 schrieb:
If they say no, could that be positive for us? No.
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philipp19907 Jun 2019 23:58Escroda schrieb:
Conversion, rebuilding, or extension is generally not possible. Exceptions can be granted under certain conditions (§35 Building Code).
If there is a current permit for a planned residential building that meets your requirements, that would be the solution. However, the building permit for the existing structure won’t help much, since the building is ready for demolition and you will need a new one.
She will probably answer you with many words, but won't provide anything concrete. Ask if there is an approved building inquiry (pre-application).
I bet there isn’t one.
No. Okay, thanks. Tomorrow morning I will compile the questions again and get back to you before the appointment with the list of questions.
The listing is quite easy to find.
It was already available in February, and the price seems to fluctuate: either 64,000 or 58,900.
The village appears to be in a rural area. Some kind of hamlet? A cluster of houses between the road and the lake... but it could also be that Immonet does not show the exact address on Google Maps. Because the place seems larger when you search for it directly. The plot is also only located near...
If the house is referred to as a garden house, that will likely be the catch. It doesn’t seem small, but please define “garden house.” Perhaps there is no connection to the sewer system, no year-round occupancy right, or it is only classified as a recreational plot. A similar house might be allowed to be built...
Please keep us updated.
It was already available in February, and the price seems to fluctuate: either 64,000 or 58,900.
The village appears to be in a rural area. Some kind of hamlet? A cluster of houses between the road and the lake... but it could also be that Immonet does not show the exact address on Google Maps. Because the place seems larger when you search for it directly. The plot is also only located near...
If the house is referred to as a garden house, that will likely be the catch. It doesn’t seem small, but please define “garden house.” Perhaps there is no connection to the sewer system, no year-round occupancy right, or it is only classified as a recreational plot. A similar house might be allowed to be built...
Please keep us updated.
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philipp19908 Jun 2019 00:41ypg schrieb:
You can find the listing quite easily.
The offer was already available in February, and the price seems to fluctuate: either 64,000 or 58,900.
The village appears to be in an outer area. Some kind of hamlet? A cluster of houses between the road and the lake... but it’s also possible that Immonet doesn’t show the exact address on Google Maps. Because the place seems to be larger when you search directly for it. The plot, however, is only listed as being near...
If you call the house a garden shed, that will definitely be a drawback. It doesn’t seem small, but please define what you mean by a garden shed. It’s possible there is no sewer connection, no right to live there year-round, or it might only be a recreational property. You could build a similar house elsewhere...
Please keep us updated. I will do. In summary, the important questions will be:
Is there a development plan (building permit / planning permission)?
Can a residential house be built according to individual preferences?
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HilfeHilfe8 Jun 2019 07:03So if the plot has been available since February and there are two interested parties with a zoning plan, etc., she should have known a long time ago! The issue with the neighbors is a good point. It’s the weekend, so go over there and walk across the street.
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