What to consider when buying land?

Hello everyone,

I'm not sure if there has already been a similar thread, but unfortunately I couldn't find one.

My wife and I would like to buy a plot of land and we already have one in mind.

What should you pay attention to? What is particularly negative or what should the plot definitely not have? Should anything be checked?

Here is some information about the plot:

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The plot belongs to the city
[*]The plot is located within a continuously built-up district within the meaning of $34 Building Code
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[*]characterized by two-story single or semi-detached houses


[*]The plot has so far been used as a garden and green space


[*]but is now to be closed by a two-story single-family house


[*]The plot is not registered in the cadastre for suspected contaminated sites and contaminated sites nor in the city-maintained register of encumbrances
[*]In January 2017, shrub and tree clearing was carried out without stump and root removal
[*]Sale is free of liens and encumbrances, but with a building obligation (completion within 2 years)


[*]Building obligation is secured in the land register by a right of re-entry reservation (repurchase right in favor of the city)
[*]The city will grant deletion approval after fulfillment of the building obligation


[*]Development and sewer connection contributions according to Building Code and KAG NW have already been settled
[*]Road construction measures that would trigger a contribution obligation are currently not present

Can someone also highlight the particularly positive attributes of the information provided?

Regards
Keough

Sounds harmless and risk-free. A good plot is easy to develop without long private roads and long pipes, which seems to be the case. In addition, it is relatively flat and therefore economical in earthworks, allows for a southwest terrace, and has enough width for a house plus garage or carport. It is neither peaty nor silty, so it does not require soil replacement or pile foundations. If the location also fits, then you are at 100%. Karsten

If you want to build with a basement, a soil survey should be done before purchase or at least neighbors with basements should be asked about the groundwater situation. If the groundwater level is high, it can quickly become very expensive. Regards

Can someone also highlight the particularly positive features of the information?

Location location location.
Good accessibility (short distances, therefore low costs),
Pleasant layout (nice rectangle, access from the north, garden facing south, little visibility, view of meadow/mountains/lake)
Flat, no hills or slopes/incline
Good soil according to soil report, therefore low costs for earthworks or additional foundation efforts.
Availability of desired energy sources, broadband supply (FTTH?)

Sale is free of liens and encumbrances, but with a building obligation (completion within 2 years)

This can become tight, if a prefabricated house is desired, given the current waiting times.

The surroundings must be pleasing. I also agree with the points stated.

Regards, Yvonne

Thank you for the quick responses. So in terms of location, the property is great. A small downside is that the garden faces almost north, but it offers a view of the meadow. The ground is flat, would a soil survey still be advisable? Regarding energy sources and broadband lines, can these be viewed somewhere?