New Construction in Augusta GA
Chances are if you’ve dealt with many builders and new construction, you’ve heard something about copper theft. A rise in copper prices last year led to an increase in thefts of the metal, mainly from air conditioning units in new developments in the area.
A newly proposed Augusta ordinance is aimed at bringing these thefts to a halt, and potentially saving businesses thousands of dollars. The proposed ordinance has two purposes: to require better identification of people selling scrap metal and to regulate how the scrap yards are operated.
Proposals would require:
- photo ID of seller
- name, birth date, and address of seller
- job description of seller if selling on behalf of a company
- recording of license plate numbers
- recording of description of vehicles used to transport scrap metal
- scrap yard employees must be older than 18 and free of convictions of a felony or misdemeanor charge of “moral turpitude.”
If you’re interested in purchasing new construction in Augusta, Evans, Grovetown, or Martinez GA, make sure you talk to a Realtor® about Buyer Representation BEFORE you visit any of the neighborhoods with new construction or talk to the Site Agents. GA real estate law provides for Buyer Representation which can almost always be paid for by the Builder if you have your Buyer Representative accompany you on your first visit to the neighborhood. It’s important to remember that the Site Agents have a fiduciary duty to represent the Builder’s interests and not yours.
If you have any questions about new construction in the Augusta GA area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. That’s what I’m here for. You can either fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page, email sbunch@kw.com, or call/text me at 706-825-1329. Thanks!
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