shared sewage drain on driveway

[Savemefromukweather]

I am in the process of reserving new build and discovered on plans that foul sewage pipes from four properties is connected to main drain on the driveway. would this be a deal breaker for you ?

@jillandhersprite

Unfortunately its one of those where you are getting different answers because all cases are different. The developer may just say stuff to get the sale but the legal position can only be clarified if you ask your conveyancer to pick up on that point. The thoroughness of the answer will depend on them - if they are doing it on a fixed fee - will they really get into it the detail and follow up on it. The chances of it happening - depends on the quality of the pipework - diameters are probably legally set but angles and flows will be affected by how well the pipes are laid by the contractor that has that bit of the job in their remit. Also behaviour of your neighbours - who knows if they will know or care about the odd baby wipe, bit of cooking fat - but I would always err on the side of them being idiots! As you are finding out - there is never a perfect house at the right price - there will always be a compromise somewhere. It feels from the tone of your messages that you are feeling backed into a corner on this house - you don't really like it, but it must be good because it costs more than the others, there are no other ones available...

Thank you . you have got me how i am feeling. i think I ll bite the bullet and see what conveyencers dig.

There are few others who has got same drainage i ll go and find out , will knock their doors as they have already moved in . i did not want to do it but i guess i ll try if anyone can help