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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

Family faces uncertainty after farmhouse collapse causes planning permission to be revoked
By Joseph Mullane published
The couple have appealed the council's decision to reject planning permission after originally gaining permission in 2018

People are felling trees to make way for illegal dropped kerbs in Birmingham
By Joseph Mullane published
Birmingham has seen an exponential rise in dropped kerbs being installed without planning permission

What are council tax bands and can you change yours?
By Joseph Mullane last updated
We explain how council tax bands work and what to know if you want to challenge the band that your home falls into

Log burner planning permission — what experts say you should know
By Gabriella Dyson published
From building regulations to planning permission, this is what you need to know before installing a log burner in your home
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