Looking at a rural property. What to look out for?

[mudski]

I've had an absolute gut full of living where I am. Nothing but f$#kwits, burnouts and sirens is all I get. Suburbia can go eff' itself as far as I'm concerned....We have spotted some acreage thats just in our price range pretty much next to our dream rural area. We are looking at the property on Saturday, along with another in the same area, which is out of our price but we never know...

So when inspecting a property. What are the things I need to look at?
Condition of the fencing is one thing I can think of. Septic tanks? When they are due for a cleanout etc etc? What else?

Nothing may come of this inspection, but I don't want to not look at this place....


Thanks.

[nissannewby]

Fencing, septic systems, grease pit. Water tank conditions. If there are any entities interested in the property either for development or use of the land. Nut out things like how well the block drains as well.

[paulyg]

Mudski, have a look at where water will go in heavy rain, what will access be like if you get a lot of rain, even with the patrol, if access is very wet you will churn it up in to a mess.
Plus you may want to look at what sort of bush fire restrictions on building permits there may be.

[AB]

Termites as usual check stumps etc

Bush block or pasture land, how many acres?

[mudski]

Thanks guys. I'm writing a list down of all suggestions...

[mudski]

Termites as usual check stumps etc

Bush block or pasture land, how many acres?

From what I can tell, its a semi cleared bush block, of around 10 acres. House is mudbrick and not on stumps. I might be scratching your brain a bit more mate if this goes further. Its in your shire. I think.

[Hodge]

I envy your plans Mark. Need to get out of this s#ithole ourselves. My area is becoming a farking bronx. BA would know.
Good luck with whatever happens mate.

[jay see]

Check what your rates are going to be. If its a lot of land you don't want a big surprise.

[lucus30]

From what I can tell, its a semi cleared bush block, of around 10 acres. House is mudbrick and not on stumps. I might be scratching your brain a bit more mate if this goes further. Its in your shire. I think.

Friends of ours have a mudbrick house and its freezing. Make sure its got good heaters

[AB]

From what I can tell, its a semi cleared bush block, of around 10 acres. House is mudbrick and not on stumps. I might be scratching your brain a bit more mate if this goes further. Its in your shire. I think.

awesome, I love mudbrick and was bought up in one.

Get a kick ass duster though...lol

Let us know if it goes further mate! If your not planning on using the land then leave the bush areas as they are.

Every bit you clear you will have to now mow as they naturally mulch the ground keeping away weeds etc, trust me...lol

Except for around your house for fire safety ofcourse.