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Can you build a house on agricultural land? Sometimes says a self build expert, but here's why it can be a bit tricky

By Mark Stevenson Published

A self build expert details what you need to consider if planning to buy farm land to build on, including if and when it is possible

Self Build
Should I build a house in a flood zone? A self build expert explains whether or not it's a good idea

By Mark Stevenson Published

We look at how to go about building a house in a flood zone, how to identify if you may be at risk and if it's ever a good idea

Structure
Historic Bristol war room goes under the hammer with potential for a rare home

By Joseph Mullane Published

Grade II listed Cold War site with residential potential in Brislington heads to auction

Conversion
A green lawn with stripes and a hedge and trees towards the back
How to buy garden land from a neighbour to build your own house

By Jayne Dowle Published

A neighbour selling off their garden can be the ideal solution for a self build plot, but it will come with caveats

Garden
You could build your new home on a First World War airstrip

By Joseph Mullane Published

Approval has been granted for 315 new homes, including self builds, at the historic Old Sarum Airfield

Self Build
You can buy this abandoned 15-bedroom Highland lodge for less than a flat in London

By Joseph Mullane Published

The once grand estate is available for an opening bid of £255,000

Bedroom
A man in a hi-vis jacket and yellow hard hat standing in a field with some papers inhis hand
If you buy a plot with planning permission, can you build something else?

By Jayne Dowle Published

Buying a plot with planning permission already agreed can be a plus, but if you want to change things, it’s important to know the pitfalls

Planning
development of houses in rolling countryside hills
Green belt planning loopholes — fact or fiction?

By Sarah Harley Published

While building on green belt may seem impossible, armed with the right knowledge and expertise there are ways to get permission say the experts, and here's how

Self Build
What to do if you have a right of way over your building plot

By Sarah Warwick Published

Discover the implications of a right of way over your self-build plot and the options open to you

Self Build
Financing a plot — expert advice for the start of a self-build project

By Sarah Warwick Published

Discover the alternatives for funding the purchase of a self-build plot

Self Build
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