Tag: Land
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Can you build a house on agricultural land? What to know
For many self builders, the idea of swapping the urban hustle and bustle for rolling green fields, fresh air, and endless views is very appealing. When you start hunting for land, if this is your dream, it doesn’t take long before agricultural land pops up on your radar. Farmland is cheap, in plentiful supply and…
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Crowley Appoints VP of Commercial for Land Transportation
Crowley has named Gunnar Moriarty as vice president of commercial operations for its Land Transportation business unit, focused on advancing the company’s inland end-to-end trucking and intermodal solutions across North America. With nearly two decades of experience across the transportation and logistics sectors, Moriarty is leading the strategic business growth of Crowley’s trucking and brokerage…
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Harrison Homes’ Scott Hudson talks land, legacy and his beginnings
When Scott Hudson bought his first infill lot with his dad back in 2007, he wasn’t just building a house—he was laying the foundation for what would become one of metro Atlanta’s leading custom home builders. Since then, Harrison Homes has built more than 400 luxury residences across the North Metro region, growing from a…
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Seasonal Land Clearing: Boost Property Health Year-Round
Maintaining land isn’t a one-and-done job. It’s a year-round process that shifts with the seasons, just like your landscape does. While most people think of land clearing as a warm-weather task, every season offers unique opportunities—and challenges—that impact the health, safety, and usability of your property. From spring undergrowth to winter storm damage, each time…
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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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Wealthy businessman battles council over 10-year land use claim for outbuildings and tennis court
A wealthy businessman may be forced to demolish two outbuildings and a tennis court after a council rejected his 10-year planning exemption claim. Mark Hepburn, 52, a Starbucks franchise owner, argued the land he built on qualified for permitted development rights after 10 years of continuous residential usage, meaning planning permission was not required. However,…
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How much land do you need to build a house?
The question of how much land you need to build a house can be a complex one. It’s not just a matter of thinking about the home and garden size you want, but also of what local planning policies stipulate. It’s just one of the challenges you can face when finding a plot. You will…
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9 questions you should ask when you’re buying land to build on
The merits and downsides of a plot for a self build might seem apparent compared to those of a house, but there are questions you should ask when you’re buying land to build on. Neglect to find out everything you can about it and you can end up with a project that’s far more costly…
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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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Can you get a mortgage for land without planning permission?
Land without planning permission can often be more affordable than a plot with consent to build but if you need to borrow to purchase it, you might wonder if getting a mortgage for land without planning permission is achievable. There’s a wide choice of lenders available if you’re looking for a mortgage when you’re buying…