Tag: blocking
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Are big housebuilders blocking self-builders from the market?
The UK’s biggest housebuilders are under scrutiny as the Competition and Markets Authority investigates possible anti-competitive behaviour. The probe, now extended until August 2025, is looking into whether firms shared sensitive information that may have delayed developments and affected prices of new homes. While no formal conclusions have been reached, the inquiry raises concerns about…
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Neighbour’s tree blocking sunlight? Follow this advice
Tree-related issues, from annoying overhanging branches to severe impact on sunlight coming into your home, are a common source of neighbour disputes. There’s no general maximum height or spread for individual garden trees in UK law. So when a tree starts blocking natural light, this can lead to trouble. The general rule is that you’re…