Property development in the UK: from land to profit
Planning, building regulations, finance, and project management for UK developers.
Articles
Change of use: classes, costs, and common pitfalls
Use classes in England, when you need planning permission for a change of use, Class MA prior approval for office-to-residential, and the mistakes that catch...
Converting commercial property to residential: a practical guide
Converting offices, retail units, and other commercial buildings to residential use in England. Class MA prior approval, Class Q agricultural conversions,...
Development finance: rates, criteria, and lenders compared
Development finance funds ground-up builds and major refurbishments. How it works, typical rates, LTV and LTGDV limits, draw-down schedules, and how lenders...
Permitted development rights 2026: full guide
Permitted development rights in England allow certain building works and changes of use without planning permission. Size limits, conditions, prior approval...
Planning permission: types, process, and how to get approved
Full planning, householder, outline, and prior approval explained. Application fees, timelines, documentation, and what happens if you are refused. A practical...