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Buying on possible contaminated land
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If it were a modern house built on a Victorian industrial site I could see the concern - or do they think the Victorians built it on something already used by industry?0
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If it were a modern house built on a Victorian industrial site I could see the concern - or do they think the Victorians built it on something already used by industry?
doesn't really matter what the logic is, the property is in a high risk area due to the proximity to an old gas works and the lender wants proof the land isn't contaminated. all you can do is satisfy the lenderThis is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
Hi, I have just found this forum and I am in the same situation, and wondered if you went ahead with the purchase of the property found to be on contaminated land. Thanks in advance if you read this! We have been advised about obtaining an indemnity policy from the vendor?0
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The OP hasn't logged into this site since August 2018. You'd be better starting your own thread if you want advice.Lainee22 said:Hi, I have just found this forum and I am in the same situation, and wondered if you went ahead with the purchase of the property found to be on contaminated land. Thanks in advance if you read this! We have been advised about obtaining an indemnity policy from the vendor?
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@Lainee22 The original poster hasn't been back in over 2 years. You might be better off starting your own thread - there's a red new post button on the top left - just make sure you're in the housing forum first.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0
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