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Tyndra
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2017 05:33pm
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I am sure this has been covered before but I couldn't find anything so will give it a go!
Spent Easter weekend looking at properties. Found one I think I want to put on offer in on.
-It is about 20 + acres located behind a 10 acre property that backs onto a pond.
-There is a 40' wide legal easement through the 10 acres along the Eastern fence line with the driveway for the 10 acres along the Western Fence line. I would be responsible for maintaining the easement.
-Power and telephone at the lot line but has good cell service so those can wait
-There is a seasonal waterway that flows between the two marking an unofficial property line.
-The last survey was done in 2010 and is still clearly marked.
-The front of the property is sloped but the majority lies along the back and is level
-Wells in the area average 300'
-It was partially cleared in 1990, as such not much usable lumber but heavily treed.
If I decide to make an offer it would be dependent on a perc test as well as what the regional district says about culverting the waterway (which would be essential to punch the driveway through)
Am I missing anything that should be a deal breaker? Simply put, I don't know what I don't know so figure it better to ask.
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Kudzu
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2017 07:51pm
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Who owns the mineral and timber rights?
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bldginsp
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2017 10:42pm
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Does the owner of the 10 acre acknowledge the easement? If not, could be a problem. You would have the law on your side but you don't want to fight your neighbor forever. Is there a driveway in the easement now? If not, maybe the neighbor wants it to stay that way and will contest the easement.
The seasonal waterway may affect where you can locate a septic. If you have plenty of area on the 20 acres where the drainfield could go it's not an issue, but I don't know the lay of the land.
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silverwaterlady
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2017 10:44pm
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Any old graves on the property?
I know it sounds like a odd question but that is the case with some property we wanted to list. This just opens up a lot of problems.
It's to much detail to write here, Google it if you want more info.
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drb777
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2017 11:03pm
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I'd suggest you ask the current owner if they have an "abstract of title" (or Canadian equivalent). A quick review of such will reveal existing easements, right-of-ways and restrictions of record. It should also mention mineral and/or timber rights. w/o an abstract, you still may be able to access title records at your specific province/county clerks office. Many times the personnel are happy to assist in your search of a specific tract. Good luck.
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