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How to take over utilities when you’re moving house
Get your supply of electricity, gas and water for a new home organised with our guide
Can you get a mortgage for land without planning permission?
Find out if you can secure a land mortgage when planning permission isn’t in place with our guide to the options
Revealed: Email accusing councillors of asking for £500k bribes for green belt planning approval
Slough Borough Council is accused of asking developers for cash bribes in order to approve planning applications
'Grey belt’ housing plan branded "redundant" by House of Lords
The report finds grey belt land could provide between "50,000 to as high as 4 million" new homes
Historic mill site for sale with permission to build your own home – here's how to snap up a slice of history
For £150,000 you can buy land with planning permission on the historic Hayford Mills site in Stirling
5 things to know before buying a house in a conservation area
There are advantages to living in a conservation area, but it can have downsides. Our guide has the details you need
Do you live in a Japanese knotweed hotspot? New heatmap reveals the UK areas most impacted by this invasive plant
Discover where Japanese knotweed is most common in the UK and why this heatmap can help protect your home
What you should know before buying a house in a flood risk area
If you’re looking at homes for sale in a flood zone, be sure to consider the implications for borrowing, insurance, a future sale and more
