Are you looking to buy waterfront property in Nova Scotia? With spectacular ocean views and countless beautiful lakes buying waterfront property in this province is a dream for many. While waterfront property is always in high demand, it’s still possible to find exactly the right piece of land for you.
Searching for a waterfront property involves asking a lot of questions.
Top questions to ask yourself when looking at waterfront property in Nova Scotia
- Are you interested in lakefront or ocean? Will just a view do, or do you want to be able to access the water?
- For lakes, if you love to wakeboard, is the lake rock-free and large enough for this activity, or is it more of a kayak and float type lake?
- What is the shoreline like? Is it weedy, just a dock, is there a drop off?
- How about the water? Is the water clear or stained with iron, making it red and opaque?
- Is there an existing dock? What are the regulations about replacing it, or building a new dock?
- What are the neighbours like? Is it a busy lake full of cottagers or AirBnBs, or a more serene spot? Is there public access to the lake near the property?
- What type of boats are allowed, if any?
- Is the property accessible? Many rural properties are not accessible during the winter, especially if it’s on a private road that’s only maintained in the summer months.
- Is erosion or flood risk a concern? If the property is in a flood risk area, will you be able to insure it?
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As your Realtor, and as someone who lives on a lake, I want to know what’s important to you in buying waterfront property. I work around your schedule, travel requirements, and style of shopping. Days, evenings, and weekends are all fair game. In this business, we need to move quickly. More than just the initial offer, negotiations are often ongoing from point of first contact with a seller to the sold sign going up. I know the approaches to take to ensure my clients get a great deal.
A sale is never over for me. I’m always available after keys change hands, to help with questions after the fact. Give me a call or text at 902-349-1022 or drop me an email at keith@keithkucharski.com.
