Tag: Buy
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How to buy garden land from a neighbour to build a house
When the search for a self build plot seems fruitless and frustrating, have you considered looking closer to home? Buying land off a neighbour with a generous garden is a popular option, when and where it’s possible. This approach to finding a plot comes with advantages, such as knowing the area, not having to move…
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You can buy this abandoned 15-bedroom Highland lodge for less than a flat in London
In a remote corner of the Scottish Highlands, a forgotten estate is up for grabs for a starting price of just £255,000, less than many one-bedroom flats in London. Surrounded by mountains and thick woodland, Achnashellach Lodge hasn’t been lived in for years and presents a challenge for those looking at renovating a house and…
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If you buy a plot with planning permission, can you build something else?
If you are buying a plot with planning permission, you may be able to build something else – but it isn’t always easy to do. It’s important to know that different types of planning permission apply to building plots too, making it either easier or harder to make changes to the original consent. And, when…
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Joann Fabrics Is Closing: Here Are 17 Other Places To Buy VERY GOOD Home Decor Fabrics
Earlier this year, it was announced that Joann (or Joann Fabrics as I will forever call it), was going out of business and closing its hundreds of stores nationwide. Crafters, sewers and anyone who ever DIYed a Halloween costume two nights before the big day all shed tears. But for real, I’m very sad about…
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How long does it take to buy a house? The details on when to expect to move in
Homebuying has many stages you need to go through between making the decision to purchase and holding the keys in your hand, so it’s probably no surprise to hear that it takes time. But what can make the process a little less daunting is understanding how long this might be. Individual factors matter when you’re…
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Should you buy a house with subsidence? We weigh up the pros and cons
The prospect of buying a house with subsidence can be seriously concerning. While there could be the attraction of spending less on a property, structural issues with a home are not to be taken lightly. If you’re buying a house with a mortgage, whether you would be able to borrow money for a home with…
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Where to buy land — 10 places to look for a plot for a self-build home
If you’re planning to buy a house, where you should look for likely properties is evident. Where to buy land when you want to build your own home, however, probably isn’t as apparent. Get savvy about the places to look, though, and you’ll discover that some of the places to buy land cross over with…
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This is the minimum amount of money you need to buy a house
Before you start looking at homes to purchase, it’s important to understand the minimum amount of money you need to buy a house. Without this information, you can end up wasting time viewing properties that don’t match up with your budget. The cost of buying a house is made up of a number of elements.…