Due diligence for a Clarington estate
On the moraine and inside the Greenbelt, the land is the purchase, so learn what can and cannot be built or severed before the view wins you over: the conservation authority, the municipality's zoning and the provincial plans all have a say. Ask for the well record, a fresh water test plus the septic design, and check road maintenance and internet service, which vary by concession. Near the lake, ask about erosion, the regulated shoreline and the age of any retaining structure, and look at how spring runoff moves across the lot. For a large new build in town, confirm what remains of the builder warranty and what the adjoining lands are planned for, since another phase can appear behind a fence. The 407 and 418 have shortened the drive to everything, which is part of the appeal.