Decision on land purchase, geological report, pressure with purchase contract / review

Hello dear house building forum!

I have been scouring the internet for information all day, I am not really familiar with the topic of house building yet and I am afraid of overlooking something important. We have been in contact with a real estate agent since the beginning of the week and I have the feeling that she is not telling us the whole truth...

So we fell in love with a plot of land and it is unusually cheap for the current market and location. It is supposed to cost 135 euros per sqm. But I have already found a map online that shows standard land values of 170 euros per sqm for the area. Why is this plot so cheap? Where is the catch? Even compared to the other offers in the same town, it is really a bargain.

I have read the currently valid development plan and there are some regulations but nothing that would deter us now. The plot is oddly shaped (a very sharp triangle) but 1030 sqm large, so we don’t find that so bad. Regarding the cross, kulante it:

The plot has been offered for sale online for a little more than 2 years. Why has no one wanted it until now? It has a slight slope, but it is a south-facing slope and we love the view! I have already found one catch: The upper road is supposed to be renovated in 2019. That will probably mean local residents’ costs for us. Is there a way to find out how high they will be? The area under the plot is only a gravel road, which allegedly will not be changed.

What else can I find out about the plot? Where can I get information? And what must I find out before buying? The other plots have long been built on, the houses are already older. We want to knock on the neighbors’ doors tomorrow and talk to them. On Monday I will go to the building authority to find out more about the planned road. What else should I ask there?

Do you need a geological report before buying the plot or only before building? The real estate agent is pushing, says she has other interested parties and we have to sign the purchase contract by next Friday. I feel pressured and as I said, I am trying to find out if there is a catch with the plot.

Please help a clueless newbie and find a fly in the ointment for me!!!

Thanks in advance!
Best regards, Obgle

I cannot see the photo. Is it just me or should it maybe be uploaded again?

Why is the real estate agent pushing? It has been for sale for two years. Don't let yourself be pressured - no one buys a slow mover that quickly. Since I can't see the site plan and you mention the sharp property, it may be that the building area is difficult to develop!? An appraisal must be done before purchase. Use the neighbors, they are certainly good informants ;) P.s. Purchase contracts are not signed within a week. That is legally impossible.

Thanks for the tip ypg! Here comes a new attempt:

Good morning,

do you need a geological report before buying the plot or only before building?

yes, I would have it done before signing the purchase contract, ground conditions are the builder's risk.

The realtor is pushing, says she has other interested parties and we must have signed the purchase contract by next Friday.

So, having the purchase contract signed by Friday is not possible at first, a purchase contract for a plot must be provided to you at least 14 days before the notary appointment, you or your lawyer should/must review it, etc. You should not let yourself be pressured...

Maybe as a tip, here’s what else we clarified:

Development situation (water, sewage, electricity, telecom, gas)? - The realtor should have this, but you probably already do.
Inspection of the land register, all three sections (are there encumbrances registered in the land register)?
Are there possibly pre-emption rights (municipality etc.)?
Do you fit on the building plot?
You have many meters of adjacent road land - winter clearance obligation and development contributions?

What is that "dashed" area above the building plot?

Regards

Tax

The lower road is a dirt road, I don't think you can shovel snow there at all. The northern road is a single-lane road that also has no sidewalk. So you don't have to clear it there, right?

The dashed area at the northern corner is a thicket with a tree in it, which is under nature protection and must stay there. It's a cherry tree with a rosehip bush underneath, we somehow find that sweet, it wouldn't bother us.

Is a purchase contract generally reviewed by a lawyer?
I didn't know that at all.

Best regards, Obgle