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PlotSearch is the UK’s premier self build land and property finding resource for self builders, renovators and small-scale property developers. With thousands opportunities to choose from it won’t take you long to find your perfect plot of building land or renovation project. Self Build Land Database A PlotSearch subscription will allow you to search for building plots, conversion and renovation projects throughout the UK, the majority of which have planning permission and are "genuine" building or renovation opportunities.
Looking for building land or a renovation / conversion project is a difficult task as you have no doubt already discovered. Our database is built by tirelessly contacting estate agents, private sellers, local authorities, the Ministry of Defence, railway authorities, church bodies and much more. Our aim is to make it easier for you to research the marketplace, find and purchase your land or project as easily as possible. We do not take any commission on the sale of properties or building land. PlotSearch doesn't limit your search to certain areas or counties allowing you to research the whole of the UK before you really start to look into your preferred area. Joining today allows you to define detailed search criteria and set up email alerts which will notify you as soon as we have found what you are looking for, giving you a head start on the competition for that elusive plot or property. Self Build Land Database Checking out Plots of Land Before you buy a plot of land, make sure that it holds valid outline planning permission. But remember planning permission does not mean that building will actually be possible. Land with consent can have restrictive covenants which may limit what you can do with the land. If the site lies above mineworks or old tunnels, then building on the land might well be expensive. Organise a site appraisal of the land. This will assess the suitability of the land for building on, and will include evidence of potential problems of previous use, such as old foundations, wells, tipping operations, and so on. Consider buying a plot of land that already contains a run-down building and then constructing a replacement dwelling. Although the initial cost of the site might be higher than an empty plot, you may benefit from existing access to services such as highways, electricity and gas. Mains drainage and water supply may be in place, which will save you significant sums of money. Before you begin to spend any money or employ any contractors, turn yourself into an expert. Get as much information as you can about all aspects of self building by carrying out research. The more you know, the less likely you are to slip up.
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