Can you do your own survey? This surveyor thinks so.
RICS surveyor Brett Ray on DIY condition checks — what buyers can and can't assess themselves, and why AI won't replace the surveyor.
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What Is a Mortgage Capacity Report? A Guide for Divorce and Family Court
What a mortgage capacity report is, why solicitors and courts use it in divorce, what it costs, how it differs from a mortgage-in-principle, and how to get one.
Loft conversion and planning permission: rules, size limits and when you need it
Most rear dormers and hip-to-gables don't need planning permission. But the 40m³/50m³ cap, front dormers and conservation areas catch a lot of designs.
Get Your Home Holiday Ready
Twenty minutes of prep before you go is the difference between a relaxed two weeks and the slow-creeping question, "did I leave the tap on?"
Garden room planning permission: rules, size limits and when you need it
Most garden rooms, summer houses and log cabins don't need planning permission but the rules are stricter than people realise. Here's what they say.
What is the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO)?
The GPDO is the rulebook that decides whether your project needs planning permission. Here's what it allows, what removes it, and what to ask.
What is an Article 4 direction?
Two near-identical houses can have different planning rules — Article 4 directions are one of the most common reasons why. Here's how to check yours.
How to check planning applications and permission history for any UK address
Planning applications, refusals, conditions, neighbour activity, all public data. Here's how to find it for any UK address.
What your solicitor's searches will (and won't) tell you
Solicitor searches don't start until after your offer is accepted and they cover less than people think. The four gaps worth knowing before you bid.