Private Drainage Pitfalls: What Buyers, Sellers & Lenders Need to Know
Private drainage — often in the form of septic tanks, cesspits, or treatment plants — is a familiar feature of rural and edge-of-village homes across the UK. But as environmental regulations have tightened, and enforcement has sharpened, non-compliant systems are fast becoming a serious legal and practical issue for buyers, sellers, and mortgage lenders alike. […]