The decision tochoose a plot for building a houseis also a choice of a location for years to come. Therefore, it should be carefully considered, taking into account many factors. This task will be facilitated by our step-by-step guidehow to choose a plot for building a house , which was helped by Mr. Wojciech Rutowicz, project manager from ES Polska. Here are the7 most important things to check before buying a building plot ! If you do this, you will avoid many problems in the future.
How to choose a plot for building a house?
The process of building a house starts withbuying a plot of land , because the house design can always be modified and adapted to it. The basic questions we need to ask ourselves are: how much space are we looking for and what is the shape of the lot? A practical and advantageous solution will beselection of a proportional, rectangular plotIf we already have a house design selected, the choice of plot must be dictated by the size and layout included in it.
1. Is it worth using intermediaries when choosing a plot for building a house?
This question is asked by many people who want to make their dreams about their own home come true. Trusting a specialist has many advantages. A convenient solution may be the use of consultations and advice from a substitute investor, who will also deal with the construction of our house. -Cooperation with a project supervisor is a problem-free solutionThe more so because when one company deals comprehensively with everything: starting from the selection of a plot, through adapting the architectural design to it, to implementation and construction control, then the responsibility is for the design is clear.It positively influences the coordination of works and making the optimal choice - explains Wojciech Rutowicz, project manager at ES Polska. we should reckon with the fact that it will take us much more time and attention.
2. Location of the plot for the construction of the house
Location of the plot for house constructionis one of the parameters that determine the market value of our property. - Pay attention to the access road, local spatial development plan, distance from the center, availability of utilities or the possibility of bringing them. Equally important is free access to institutions such as: school, clinic, shop or post office. It is worth calculating the travel time both during rush hours and in difficult weather conditions. Let's also take into account the condition of the access road, if it requires hardening, it will cost us a lot of time and formalities in the commune - says Wojciech Rutowicz.Therefore, let's check various communication concepts, e.g. whether we will be able to use the bus, train or public and suburban transport if necessary.
3. Check the legal status of the plot for the construction of the house
If we have already selected a potentialplot for building a house , it's time to find out its legal status. For this purpose, we have to go to the municipal department of architecture and urban planning to check therelocal spatial development planFrom the plan we will find out what the intended use of the land is: whether the area is intended for a single-family or also multi-family housing, whether it is not intended for agricultural or forestry crops. If the plot does not include single-family housing, then we must give it up.
- Let's be interested in the possibleplanned neighborhood near our plotUnfortunately, an oversight may in this case cause fatal consequences, in the form of burdensome investments in the future: noisy factory, high-rise buildings or the motorway beltway.The land may not be located on floodplains under any circumstances - suggests Wojciech Rutowicz. define the details of the appearance of new houses: the need to refer to the architecture of existing buildings, height (number of floors), roof shape, facade color, etc. Extracts and drawings from the plan can be obtained by anyone, not only the property owner.
>
4. Should I buy a plot to build a house if there is no development plan?
In the absence of a local spatial development plan, you should immediatelyapply to the commune for a decision on land development conditions. In this case, we must be patient, because the commune must carry out an urban analysis of the plot. The procedure may take up to six months. It is also lawful for the commune to suspend the proceedings for another year if it intends to adopt a local plan. - We have a better chance of a positive decision if the soil meets certain standards contained in the regulations. It should, for example, have direct access to a public road, and the ability to connect the building to utilities, such as water, sewage, gas and electricity networks. Another condition is the so-called good neighborhood, it means that the plot in the immediate vicinity must be developed or the building conditions have already been issued for it. According to the regulations, an adjacent plot is one that has a common border with the land that we plan to acquire. If this is not the case - we will not get the building conditions, and thus the building permit! - says Wojciech Rutowicz.
5. Better plot armed with direct access to the road
It is very important thatthe plot of land for the construction of the house has access to a public road , preferably direct. In the absence of access, we will not receive building conditions or a building permit from the commune. In the case of notarization of the so-calledroad easement, consisting in separating a fragment from a neighbor's plot, may lead to many conflicts and unpleasantness.
If we have such an opportunity, thenchoose plots with utilities for building a houseOften we do not even realize how many problems are associated with connecting the utilities. Whether water, sewage, electricity, etc. is connected to the ground is of great importance to the builders of the house. Because the connection of utilities is associated with high costs, for example: just pulling electricity is an expense of even tens of thousands of zlotys, while a septic tank, well or sewage treatment plant will cost us from several to several thousand zlotys each. Not to mention the lower operational comfort and the cost of future service.
6. Are there no trees on the plot for building a house that cannot be cut down?
The plot may contain vegetation of various origins, incl. various trees and shrubs. In accordance with the amendments to the Nature Conservation Act (of July 20, 2010.),if trees over 10 years old grow on the ground, then we have to apply for a logging permit- Previously, we could cut trees that were less than 5 years old without permission, now this time was slightly extended. Only the removal of fruit trees has no legal consequences and does not require a permit. This may be impossible, only if the property is entered in the register of monuments, lies within the boundaries of a national park or nature reserve. I warn you against illegal logging, which can be very unpleasant in its consequences. The pen alties are dictated by the species and size of the tree, and they are by no means symbolic amounts - warns Wojciech Rutowicz.
7. Land and mortgage register for the construction of a house
The next stepbefore buying a plot of land to build a houseis a thorough study of the land and mortgage register. From it we will find out whether the person offering us the plot is its full owner and whether the land has a regulated legal status (we exclude the existence of potential heirs).Let's also look at whether the mortgage department has any entries and whether there are restrictions on the disposal of the property. From June this year, we can browse the land and mortgage register on the Internet, sitting comfortably in our own armchair. It is enough to know its number and we will save time and we will not have to go to court.
When we close the selection stage andchecking the plot for the construction of the house , we can calmly start the project house and its implementation.
