How to avoid ever-changing planning permission red tape
For everyone else there is greater freedom thanks to the system of permitted development, which allows homeowners to build without...
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A couple’s attempt to rent a room in their family home – on the condition the prospective tenant babysits their...
How to get around England’s council tax crackdown on second homes
In Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset alone, 13,085 new properties have started claiming 100pc business rates relief over the past...
How to sell your house without an estate agent – and save thousands
The Homeowners Alliance suggests setting your asking price at 5-10pc above what you would accept, to allow for negotiation. Although price...
How to invest in property – without becoming a landlord
This challenge has become more apparent in recent years after the Brexit vote and the pandemic, when investors withdrew their...
The area of Britain where only 59pc of planning permissions are approved
A spokesman for Maldon District Council said: “Maldon District Council has an approved local development plan which it uses to...
England’s most popular retirement villages – and how much it costs to live in them
Richmond Villages in Northampton has an on-site coffee shop, restaurant, hair salon, library, craft studio and award-winning gardens, and residents...
Everything you need to know about buying a house in 2024
At the very top end of the market, don’t be fooled into thinking it’s all gone quiet. According to agency...
‘I’m a veteran estate agent – here’s how to see your sale through’
Deadlines and terms can be agreed between solicitors who then give a recommendation to their clients. The norm should be...
Your house has flooded – here’s what you should do next
Remember that the burden of proof for a loss falls to the customer – so if, for instance, your sofa...
