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Risk of splitting: It is important to analyze this point before taking the final decision. Pay attention to this point when you intent to buy land with clay soil or loam. They also represent a risk for inundation because the water cannot be drained from these soils. Another risk is the clay and loam soils that are on a hill. With abundant rain fall, it can start to slide.

Seismic activity: The degree of seismic activity is very important. The seismic activity will be analyzed with a map according to the prescriptions of the P100-1992. The P100-1992 regulates the measures that should be taken for constructions according to the degree of seismic activity. If the area has a great risk (ex. Vrancea), then it is good to give extra attention to this point.

Inclination of the land: A significant inclination (more then 15%) can represent a considerable cost for the future construction.

Freatic water: Another criterium that should be taken into consideration is the presence of the freatic nap especially in function of the construction of a basement, one should look at witch depth the freatic nap is positioned.

Risk of polution: The pollution risk is not immediately visible. Without knowing you can buy a polluted industrial site. Sometimes you can learn a lot by doing research on old sales transaction for the same land.

Electromagnetic fields: Electromagnetic fields can be generated due to the presence of a radio antenna for cellular phones, TV... They can present a potential risk.

Defects witch are linked to proximities: Do not forget some details about passing rights. Another important item is the density of the traffic in the area. Some inconveniences could also show up with the wind transmitting the noise from a rail road, from a street or smells from factories, a farm or water treatment plant.

Defects due to the size of the land: Small irregular plots (<1000mp) can impose an orientation of the house that is not optimal for the garden.
Public services: Another problem can be the proximity of public services such as: public transport, schools, hospitals, shops, companies, banks...

Risk for inundations: One of the problems is the risk of flooding. Do not neglect the presence of water. When there is an excess of rain fall, the land could be flooded.

Utilities: Before buying, a check should be conducted for the availability of water, sewage, electricity, internet cable, telephone and gas.
 
Urbanistic plan: A quick check of the urbanism plan will avoid unpleasant surprises in the future. We take a big city as an example, and we know that a highway will be constructed. Imagine a situation where the highway goes over your land or where you loose 20% from land, because of the urbanism plan's reglementations.

Opening to the main street:  The most valuable land is land with a direct access to the street that is bigger then 20 m. If tehre is only one accesss to the land then the opening must be at least 4 meters wide so that the vehicles of the firemen can enter.

The shape of the land:  For a good positioning of the house the specialists recommend a regular (rectangel) shape with a big opening to the street.

Flooded or non-flooded: It is recommanded to make a geotechnical study of teh land to see how close the freatic water isand toknow how deep the fundations will be. If you do not have the moeny or the time for teh study you can ask the city hall or you can ask the neighbours.

Landfill and toxic waste:  In this case you will have to pay a lot to remidiate the soil.

The right to sell: The juridical situation of the land is very important. Pay attention to the case where you have two or more owners on teh same land. In this case you need permissionof all of teh owners. You can get extra information from the landbook. The verification of the property right can be done by a notary or a lawyer specialized in real estate transactions. 
 
 
 Dipl. ir. Freddy M.E. Jacobs, president
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