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How councils are using drones to spot any breaches in planning permission
By Joseph Mullane published
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
By Mark Stevenson published
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

Plot with planning permission for a 4,000sqft home hits the market in Dymock
By Joseph Mullane published
An opportunity to create a five bedroom home from a barn conversion for £475k

These planning reforms are coming in 2025
By Joseph Mullane last updated
The government has proposed a raft of new planning reforms — here's what self builders and renovators need to know

Who organises a survey when buying a house? Plus all the survey options
By Sarah Warwick published
Getting a survey is an important part of the housebuying process. Here’s what you need to know about organising it

Small builders face big planning hurdles, new report finds
By Joseph Mullane published
It was revealed that over 50% of small and medium housebuilders are waiting over a year for planning permission

13 questions to ask when viewing a house — and why they’re important
By Sarah Warwick published
Posing the right questions when you look at homes can help you choose well. Discover what you should ask and when

Countryside plot with planning permission for new home and annexe available in Truro for £485,000
By Joseph Mullane published
Tanglewood Cottage is a plot with almost an acre of land in Callestick with approved plans to knock down the existing house for a brand-new four-bedroom home
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