Description

How to find and buy a building plot

This book gives a step-by-step guide to acquiring the right land, with the right permissions at the right price.

. How to buy land like a professional property developer

. How to bid successfully at auction and by tender

. How to check access, planning and legal restrictions

Government attempts to simplify and streamline planning have only served to make it progressively more complicated, obscure and expensive to use. But this book cuts through the jargon and myriad technicalities to help you achieve success. After establish if you need permission it takes you through each stage of the process - clearly and efficiently. Packed with great advice, and simple explanations it includes sample letters, forms and plans. This new edition is fully updated and expanded to ensure the best possible outcome whether you are extending, converting, new building or making any other changes.

How to get planning permission

This is a brand new edition of the best-selling book on planning consent. Used by the public and professionals alike this fourth edition is fully updated and completely re-designed.

Ideal for anyone looking at newbuilds, extensions, loft conversions or any home improvement. With more people than ever choosing to improve rather than move this is an excellent guide for the homeowner looking for a straight-forward, no-nonsense guide to the planning and building control system.

The book features process flow charts, draft letters and many informative illustrations - all designed to take the stress out of applying for planning consent.

Housebuilder's Bible 8th Edition

The latest edition of the Housebuilder's Bible is unique - the first book in its field to mix information and advice with detailed yardstick costings for residential building projects.  The author is an experienced housebuilder and renovator and much of the detail in the book is drawn from trade experience.  It's very much an insider's guide and experienced construction professionals have expressed amazement at the amount of detailed information in the book.  Yet it's accessible - many readers who have never been involved with building before have used this book to successfully build their own homes.  The eighth edition has been fully updated to reflect recent changes in prices, building regulations and other legislation and has a slicker, easier to navigate feel.  It also includes a green building section, information on extensions and a snagging list.  It's an ideal companion for anybody, self builder or professional, who wants to know more about building well on a budget.