Buying Land in the Wingecarribee Shire
Last modified: June 2, 2006 - 9:16 AM
Two simple step to take when buying land in Wingecarribee Shire:
1. Arrange to have a professional Weed Control Operator to inspect the property Not all properties affected by declared noxious weeds have Weed Control Notices on them. Because of the number of properties in Wingecarribee shire, it is simply not possible to inspect every property as often as desired. Unless Council is notified of an existing problem, some properties severely infested with declared noxious weeds may go undetected for many years, and subsequently be sold along with the weed problem. During your initial inspection of the property, you should arrange to have a reputable Weed Control Operator accompany you. They will be able to advise you on likely costs and outcomes of noxious weeds present on the property. Contact details of Weed Control Operators experienced in this matter are available from Council?s Weed Officers. The small cost of an independent inspection may save you many thousands of dollars in compulsory noxious weed eradication works.
2. On exchange of contracts, your Solicitor should request a Section 64 Certificate from Council A Section 18 Weed Control Notice will encumber properties that have been inspected, and have declared noxious weeds present. By requesting a Section 64 Certificate from Council, you will be advised if there is a notice or outstanding charges as a result of weed control carried out on that property. Then, you can make a planned decision, rather than inherit a potential mental and financial burden that can last for years.
Contact details
Vegetation Management Office
02 4869 2388 (ph)
02 4869 1203 (fax)
wscmail@wsc.nsw.gov.au
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