Pothole 1 Jenny 0 🙄 but that’s another story …
The condition of a road may not necessarily be on your mind when you are purchasing a property. However, roads are relevant for two reasons. Firstly you must be satisfied the necessary rights of way are in place and secondly, you need to establish who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the road.
Adopted highways are the responsibility of the local authority, however if your property is served by a private road, you need to establish who is responsible for the repair and maintenance. You should check the condition of the road and understand the likely costs of repair and maintenance. If responsibility is shared, consider how this works in practice.
Your conveyancer will investigate the status of the road as part of the conveyancing process and provide guidance, ensure you take note of the advice they give you to avoid costly surprises later.
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