Hi all,
We’re first-time buyers currently in the process of buying a house, and we’ve noticed that a large amount of branches/leaves from a tree overhang into the back garden.
The tree appears to be protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), so we’re unsure what our options are. The branches create quite a lot of mess in the garden and may need trimming back in the future.
I know we are not allowed to trim branches that overhang into our property if the tree has a TPO and would need council permit.
Is this something the current owner should deal with before completion, or is it generally considered normal maintenance?
Has anyone dealt with something similar during a house purchase, and did it cause any issues?
We like the house otherwise, but just want to understand the implications before exchanging.
Thanks!