Extremely tall trees overlooking property we're purchasing

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fackers_2 said:

Hello! There's an extremely large tree overlooking a property we're purchasing that sits on the neighbours land. This is around 10 meters from the property. The tree is roughly 80 meters tall, if not more. We're a little concerned by this tree after speaking with the surveyors and insurance company. 

Has anyone gone through this recently (last post I can find is a few years old)? What's the process, because it's on private land, do we get to have some say? etc

I sold a house 5 years ago that had 4 fir trees planted many decades ago by Perrins (of Worcestershire Sauce fame).The trees were all covered by a TPO. To satisfy myself, I had the trees checked by a tree surgeon as did my next neighbour. 

At about 2am one morning, there was a very loud crack followed by what seemed like a minor earthquake. The top one third of one of my neighbour’s trees fell into his garden. The only damage was to an underground sewer.

J63320

[Deleted User] said: … The only damage was to an underground sewer.

Talking of sewers, I’d be finding out where the drains run and how old they are. The old salt glazed pipes can develop cracks over the years, and then the roots get in and cause problems. At least you can see branches - you don’t know you’ve got problems with roots in the drains until the loo stops flushing!

stuhse

Generally speaking when you buy property/land, you get to control the property/ land you have bought; not the property/land that surrounds it.

bouicca21

Several tall trees in our and neighbouring gardens.  They were there before the buildings and are beautiful.  

gwynlas

fackers_2 said:

Hello! There's an extremely large tree overlooking a property we're purchasing that sits on the neighbours land. This is around 10 meters from the property. The tree is roughly 80 meters tall, if not more. We're a little concerned by this tree after speaking with the surveyors and insurance company. 

Has anyone gone through this recently (last post I can find is a few years old)? What's the process, because it's on private land, do we get to have some say? etc

If your surveyor and insurance company have raised concerns surely this is a red flag and should deter your purchase. If otherwise the property is ideal you could approach the tree owner and offer to pay for a tree surgeon to assess and advise if raising the crown or removing the tree would make a difference.