Purchase Agreement Land - Contamination

I prevailed against 4 other concrete buyers.

I just feel uncomfortable signing the purchase contract unconditionally. It’s only about this one point for me.

Did you clearly outbid the others?
If not, then as a seller that would be too exhausting for me and I would go to one of the other four interested parties and favor the one who signs without conditions.

I understand your concerns, I wouldn’t feel entirely comfortable either. But I think you have to weigh how much you want the property and how big the risk is that the seller changes their mind.

Where exactly do you see the risks? Do you suspect a risk that there might still be oil in the ground somewhere, or is it about other contaminations? If a professional company has emptied the tanks, I see a fairly low risk from that. Because they would very likely have also detected any leaks.

Who is selling the property? Most likely not the nomad, right? Your concerns are understandable; of course, you can also inquire what the seller has to say about it. But if you want the property, in the end there will not be much left for you, and given the overall volume, a possible contamination (very likely) probably won't weigh heavily.

I can't verify it, but I was told that there were 4 offers of equal amount and that I am the preferred buyer. It probably makes the most sense to involve the broker as an intermediary and address the concerns openly.