JFA recommend that prospective purchasers check a site’s potential ecological constraints before purchasing. This can greatly help with purchase negotiations and help you understand if ecology is likely to create additional costs or constrain development of a site.
Such surveys are not very expensive. A senior ecologist will visit the site, assess the likelihood of species present and write a short letter report, discussing any concerns you might have over the telephone. This can provide peace of mind for purchasers and minimise time spent negotiating a fair price.
