Buying a new build next to a crematorium + Redrow development

Bigphil1474

The ovens of crematoria are highly regulated, so you shouldn't have any issues from emissions - they will have a permit to limit any pollutants. They don't usually operate at unsociable hours either, unless there's a rush on of course. Services are normally through the day, but they are generally quiet places that don't cause any issues. 

MultiFuelBurner

We always joke when viewing a house that's near a graveyard in the past. Oh yeah we can say second house on the left past the graveyard. I wonder if it's the same for a crematorium?

Personally we wouldn't buy there but wouldn't talk someone out of it either.

Have a walk round on the burn days (it won't be all as it costs a fortune to run the furnace) see if you can smell roast pork.

Albermarle

jonnydeppiwish! said:

Postik said:

Never really thought about it - is there any smell/pollution or are the fumes filtered?  If the latter then it probably wouldn't bother me.  Lots of houses are near railway lines / power lines / sub stations / cemeteries / petrol stations / factories / schools / parks / takeaways / dual carriageways / motorways (delete as appropriate).  Plenty of people live in these houses without issue.

Living near the affordable housing is a controversial one.  I know some people take issue with spending half a million quid on a house only to be next door to an affordable rented house, others say it's snobbery.  Bear in mind in theory you could live next to door to a million pound mansion and the owners can still be complete *** heads.

Absolutely agree - no smoke or anything that I’ve actually seen, plus the wind is in the opposite direction.

What about the funeral cars arriving every half an hour from 09.00 to 17.00 5 days a week ( as far as I know most crems are usually booked pretty solid) 
If they passed your house might too much of a regular reminder of your own mortality.
Or on a more practical note they may cause local traffic holdups, depending on the local road layout.

chanz4

jonnydeppiwish! said:

chanz4 said:

im glad to be away after having one for 10 years, the ground fees even if freehold has to be paid.  Having shared ownership tbh we didnt find the neighbours bad infact all really good friends.

What was wrong with them and how much were the ground fees? Thanks 🙏 

do zero, and fees just go up and up and when come to sell have to pay £300+ just to sell your own home

ProDave

Why are you looking at plots with north or east facing gardens?  (assuming the site plan is drawn north up)

Postik

ProDave said:

Why are you looking at plots with north or east facing gardens?  (assuming the site plan is drawn north up)

If he's anything like me, maybe he hates the sun and on a hot summers day prefers the shade

user1977

ProDave said:

Why are you looking at plots with north or east facing gardens?  (assuming the site plan is drawn north up)

Are you saying you'd rule out the approximately half of the housing stock which has north and/or east-facing gardens? You'll appreciate that isn't a widely-held viewpoint...

ProDave

user1977 said:

ProDave said:

Why are you looking at plots with north or east facing gardens?  (assuming the site plan is drawn north up)

Are you saying you'd rule out the approximately half of the housing stock which has north and/or east-facing gardens? You'll appreciate that isn't a widely-held viewpoint...

Certainly on a new build estate where you have a choice, yes I would and yes I did.  Harder to do if buying a second hand house, and sometimes there are more important things to consider.

Albermarle

user1977 said:

ProDave said:

Why are you looking at plots with north or east facing gardens?  (assuming the site plan is drawn north up)

Are you saying you'd rule out the approximately half of the housing stock which has north and/or east-facing gardens? You'll appreciate that isn't a widely-held viewpoint...

I think it depends on the location. If it was In the North of England, or Scotland, or really anywhere exposed/near the sea, then a Southerly aspect to the garden is probably a good thing.
In the South, London or even Birmingham , it might not be such a good idea.

LHW99

theartfullodger said:

Short journey eventually...
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And at least some of the neighbours will be quiet