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Buying a property near a Historic landfill site.

Jude2810
Jude2810 Posts: 4 Newbie
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Hello everyone,
I am buying a property in Swindon with final paper work getting ready for exchange. I just found out that there is a historic landfill aprox 0.6 miles (900m) away from the property. There are lot of new built homes which are even more closer to that landfill. The last input for the landfill was in 1986 and they use to take inert, industrial and commercial waste. The environmental search result for contaminated land liability said 'Passed' and flooding 'Negligible'. Also on the report it said Former land fill 'Not identified'. 

Should i be really concerned? is it going to effect the property price in the future. The property was built in 2015 and I am buying it from the first owner. A bit of advice would be much appreciated as I am a first time buyer. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

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  • user1977
    user1977 Posts: 18,875 Forumite
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    Why would a landfill site 900 metres away affect your property?
  • Jude2810
    Jude2810 Posts: 4 Newbie
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    user1977 said:
    Why would a landfill site 900 metres away affect your property?
    I just wanted to know as I don’t have knowledge on Landfills. I read many comments on forum saying that landfill gives out harmful gasses which are not good for health and contaminates the land around. So I just wanted some advice. 
    I am also not sure if comments are for active site or historic as it says houses should be atleast 1.8 miles away.
  • user1977
    user1977 Posts: 18,875 Forumite
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    Jude2810 said:
    user1977 said:
    Why would a landfill site 900 metres away affect your property?
    I just wanted to know as I don’t have knowledge on Landfills. I read many comments on forum saying that landfill gives out harmful gasses which are not good for health and contaminates the land around. So I just wanted some advice. 
    I am also not sure if comments are for active site or historic as it says houses should be atleast 1.8 miles away.
    What is “it”?
  • Jude2810
    Jude2810 Posts: 4 Newbie
    First Post
    user1977 said:
    Jude2810 said:
    user1977 said:
    Why would a landfill site 900 metres away affect your property?
    I just wanted to know as I don’t have knowledge on Landfills. I read many comments on forum saying that landfill gives out harmful gasses which are not good for health and contaminates the land around. So I just wanted some advice. 
    I am also not sure if comments are for active site or historic as it says houses should be atleast 1.8 miles away.
    What is “it”?
    It => Post and comments which I read online…

  • user1977
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    Jude2810 said:
    user1977 said:
    Jude2810 said:
    user1977 said:
    Why would a landfill site 900 metres away affect your property?
    I just wanted to know as I don’t have knowledge on Landfills. I read many comments on forum saying that landfill gives out harmful gasses which are not good for health and contaminates the land around. So I just wanted some advice. 
    I am also not sure if comments are for active site or historic as it says houses should be atleast 1.8 miles away.
    What is “it”?
    It => Post and comments which I read online…

    I've never heard of anybody suggesting that you shouldn't live within a 2 mile radius of any former or current landfill site - that's ruling out vast swathes of the populated country! On top of one, or next door to one, maybe that would be cause for further investigation.
  • Herzlos
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    edited 4 April 2024 at 5:56PM
    I don't think there's anything to worry about, especially if you're uphill of it.

    What does your solicitor say?
  • Jude2810
    Jude2810 Posts: 4 Newbie
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    Herzlos said:
    I don't think there's anything to worry about, especially if you're uphill of it.

    What does your solicitor say?
    I am still waiting for my solicitor to reply…it is an estate built on flat land. Some houses built very close to the landfill.
  • warwick2001
    warwick2001 Posts: 371 Forumite
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    There is an historic landfill site about 500 yrds from the middle of Keswick town centre, which if you're familiar with the town, is one of the most desirable towns in the Lake District, and houses prices are very, very high compared to the surrounding towns. 

    I think its fair to say that the presence of the landfill site has never affected the house prices (most locals don't even know its there).
  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
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    good red industrys stop the stink, 5 miles away and it reaks 
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
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    google should of said
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
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