Utilities and trash collection:
Which town provides utilities to the property?
Emergency services:
Which town provides emergency services to the property owner?
The new owners must be sure that they understand how to access those services should they need them.
Zoning:
In the event that the owner wants to expand the home or build additional buildings in the property, which town’s zoning would apply if the building (or proposed building) is on both sides of the town line?
Municipal policy changes:
While sorting all of these issues out, it is important for prospective buyers to understand that municipalities change their policies from time to time. Should that occur, what would happen to the owners?
Would the current owners or the entire property be “grandfathered” under the old policies, or would new policies go into effect immediately or upon a change of ownership?
If the new policies went into effect with a change of ownership, would a new owner be likely to pay less money for the property as a result?
Would you buy a property that is located in two different municipalities? If so, what would you be most concerned about?
If you have been involved with such a property, what can you share with our readers?