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What to know before you commit

Extending, renovating or improving your home doesn’t always require planning permission. Our planning expert reveals what you can typically do to your property without it…

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BUILDING IN A FLOOD-RISK AREA

If you’re considering buying a listed building, the grade it’s been assigned can play a major part in defining what you can and can’t do when it comes to making changes. Here’s what you need to know