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Would you buy a home close to an electricity substation???
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hi there,
i wouldn't buy a house near to an electricity substation.
i was about to purchase a house which was next door to one but pulled out after doing some research into it.
i rang the local electricity company and spoke to an engineer there. I also spoke by telephone to an engineer from a company that has been set up to look into pylons and substations and the potential risks. Both were rather cagey about the risks stressing that nothing has been proven as yet but both said that, when asked, they would stay clear of it!!
i understand the any surveyors report will mention the substation and will also refer to a study which demonstrates a link with leukaemia. I'm not sure as to the exact validity of the study but knowing that it will be on a surveyor's report does send shivers down my spine.
the main problem will occur when selling. if you're planning to stay there forever then it is less of a problem. however, if you do plan to move in the near future then you should really think twice. if you are worried about it now then you will be even more worried about it when it is time to sell. It may be that there is more research, or maybe not, about any potential health risks in the future.
i suppose the main reason why i would not buy is, not because of the potential health risks to myself, but more of the uncertainty and worry that i would have during the time i lived there about the potential for resale in the future. i would rather pay slightly more for the peace of mind
hope this helps
david0 -
My Neighbour across the road has one at the bottom of her back garden; she has tried to sell her detached house (in London) 3 times over the past 15 yrs; each time it was on the market for at least 6 months and it has never sold despite massive price cuts. It CAN BE a real problem to get rid of so get it for a bargain price and be sure you want to stay there or rent it out.
PS engineers are there regularly as it is constantly vandalised and kids congregate there."Didn't I try to Warn them I said !"
David Essex War of the Worlds."Thats Ancient History, Been There! Done That!" Hercules0 -
We looked at a house about 2 years ago, it had everything we wanted & we were getting really excited about it until we went upstairs & looked out of the window to see a substation fenced in at the end of the garden.
That was it for us. Went home & started looking again.Thanks to all who post comps :A :T0
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