Thanks Brendan - I can see where u are going with this, but this is a separate issue and a different transaction. The auction buy was unfortunately a "spur of the moment" action, here the monies involved are substantial and I am looking for some independent recommendations on a good local solicitor and surveyor who are knowledgeable in the area of agricultural land sales.
I am not from the area and have reviewed the listings, but from experience I know just picking one off a list is generally pot luck.