Cliff Hanger: Things to Consider Before Buying a Home on a Cliff

Having a home on a cliff provides a breathtaking view most especially during sunrise and sunsets. It's a perfect spot for a vacation home as it provides the serenity and the cool breeze every stressed out individual needs. Exciting as it may seem, creating a house on a cliff involves numerous risks, most especially when it comes to natural calamities and soil erosion.

As per Pablo Solomon, an environmental designer, he told Realtor that,

"There are basically two types of beachfronts: those in which the ocean is depositing sand and creating more beach, and those in which the ocean currents and waves are steadily eroding them away."

He then added, "You just do not build on an eroding beachfront and expect to not end up in the ocean sooner or later. When you are building on dirt cliffs, it makes no difference if they are 8 feet tall or 80-they will eventually erode and collapse. In fact, building on stone cliffs is not always a sure answer. Give the ocean enough time, and castles, forts, and anything can fall."

Either way, natural calamities can't be avoided. As per the Florida Realtor, Cara Ameer on the other hand, she stated that, "Depending on the makeup of the land, it may be that some terrains simply can't safely support a structure on them for the very reasons these homes are collapsing. But other areas could be fine."

As per The Cliff London website, having a home with a scenic view with a low price is most definitely worth it, but it is important to think of the long term effect. Think of a house that could last more than 70-80 years for you to get your money's worth. Though properties within a hazardous area may come in cheap, do make sure that you'll get to have your money's worth.