What about the land the building will be on?

Purchasing new land can be a tricky process. Many times a church will buy land that is useless because they can get a "bargain." Don't be fooled, that bargain could cost your church more in the long run. Look for the following things in a site before you purchase:

Accessibility to the site
Visibility
Proximity to current congregation
Proximity to prospective members (growth areas)
Zoning restrictions may need to be avoided.
Environmental restrictions (wetlands, wildlife refuges, national forests, etc.)
Soil conditions
Septic system requirements (if sewer is not available)
Natural restrictions that should be avoided (radical grade, rock, high water table, flood zones, etc.)