3 things to consider before buying private land

There’s something quite interesting and adventurous about becoming a landowner, especially if your land has no property or construction upon it yet. Depending on the zoning laws of your country, state or area, it’s important to note that what you can do with the land, such as building on it, might be limited. On top of that, just because a piece of land looks good and seems stable doesn’t mean its suitable for construction. For this reason, it’s always good to know what you’re buying and what your protections are. For instance, you may need to provide access to your private land if public utilities such as oil pipelines or cellular towers are upon them.  There are many things to consider when buying private land; and in this post we hope to clear some of them up. From here, you can continue in with your plans, such as implementing water bore drilling for a private water supply, or integrating a septic tank for a portable sewage solution. Let’s consider some additional advice in that vein: Irrigation & Water Runoff It’s important to consider the irrigation and water runoff needs or installations on the land itself. The management of water runoff can prevent pooling which may damage, soften, and render the land unusable. This is why sometimes, the best thing you can do is install a drainage system to ensure that heavy rainfall doesn’t lead to flooding, or that you have a plan if the local river floods. This is especially important for land at the… Read More