Vacant Land

The conveyancing procedure for vacant land is basically the same as for a house except that there are no buildings to inspect or insure.

It is sometimes thought that as it is only vacant land being purchased that it should be a very simple process. This is not the case. You will want to know what you can do with, and what you can build on, the land. Much more care and skill is required to convey land than is required with a house.  When buying a house you can see what has been built on it and what you are buying.

When buying land you will need to know what you want to build on it and whether you can in fact build that house on that block of land. Where are any easements situated? What building restrictions are registered on the title? Where is the sewer main? Is the block big enough for the house? Your CPC can help.