Zoning certifications are available from planning offices of the jurisdiction in which the property is located. The buyer should ensure that the building is currently in compliance with existing zoning regulations. Further, the buyer should learn of any planned zoning changes that may adversely affect their intended use of the property by speaking with representatives from the local zoning office. Zoning in Residential Real Estate Residential zoning laws, like commercial ones

Whatever property you plan to purchase, surveying allows you to see exactly what the land underlying the property is. You should know whether any nearby entity has an easement - a right pass through to any part of the land you plan to purchase, or whether there is an encroachment - a portion of someone else's property intruding on what you plan to buy. There may also be other covenants - conditions and/or restrictions tied to the land, all of which are essential to know befor