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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
Kirsty Young given planning approval for house on remote Scottish island that has wild wallabies
Kirsty Young and Nick Jones’ eco-retreat vision for Loch Lomond’s ‘Wallaby Island’ approved amid fierce debate
Council’s plan to ban 'For Sale' signs outside homes sparks debate
Westminster Council have proposed plans to ban 'For Sale' signs outside homes after claiming it causes "substantial harm" to the local character
How councils are using drones to spot any breaches in planning permission
Big Brother really is watching you... with some raising concerns about privacy
8 steps to buying a building plot without planning permission — and to avoid purchasing an expensive dud
Could buying land without planning be a route to an affordable plot? Plotfinding expert Mark Stevenson shares his advice — and explains how to avoid paying a premium for land that can’t be developed
