Tag: plot
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Kevin McCloud hails ‘happy ending’ as family builds red home on 66m² garage plot after tragedy
On a narrow plot once occupied by two lock-up garages, a red house now rises discreetly above the rooftops of south London. In Grand Designs’ latest revisit, Kevin McCloud returns to a site he first saw in 2021 – then a concrete slab – to see a completed house that was built as a response…
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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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What to do if you have a right of way over your building plot
If you have a right of way over your building plot, it is vital to understand the implications. While in some circumstances it could be ended, it might instead require you to change your self-build plans. If you’re buying a house, you can find out that there’s a right of way over the property, and…
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Financing a plot — expert advice for the start of a self-build project
In order to begin a self-build project, financing a plot on which to construct the home might be the first step. Unless you are able to build in the garden of your existing house or already own some land, buying a plot is where the process of obtaining a new home starts. Just as when…
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How to find a custom-build plot — ways to optimise your search
If you like the idea of a rather more hands-off approach to building your own home compared to self building, it’s important to know how to find a custom-build plot in the area in which you want to live. With a level of developer involvement, custom build avoids some of the issues that have to…
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Equestrian plot with development potential hits the market in Vogue St. Day
An opportunity has emerged in Cornwall’s historic mining village of St. Day, where an equestrian property with significant development potential is now up for sale. Priced at offers in excess of £350,000, the estate includes 9.6 acres of land, multiple stables, a sand school, and three building plots with provisional planning permission. Ideal for horse…
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Should I change the design of a plot with planning approval?
Looking for a building plot can be a real challenge, especially if you don’t have specialist land finding skills. Most people end up browsing sites like Rightmove or Plotfinder, where many of the available plots already have planning consent in place. This might seem like a convenient solution, but for most people dreaming of building…
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Do you need to pay stamp duty on a building plot?
If you’re buying land in order to construct your own home, you might be asking if you need to pay stamp duty on a building plot. The idea of making savings at this stage of a self-build project is, after all, an appealing one. When you’re buying a house stamp duty land tax (SDLT) may…
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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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9 plot buying mistakes to avoid at all costs
Buying a plot of land for a self build project is an exciting prospect, but it’s not without its challenges. The process can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating planning permissions, legal hurdles, and the technicalities of dealing with regulations. If you’re looking to avoid costly mistakes and ensure your plot-buying experience is…