www.planningportal.gov.uk

www.findabuilder.co.uk

www.homeimprovementadvice.co.uk

www.trustmark.org.uk

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• Why can’t we sell our home?

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• Guide to buying above a shop

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Jargon Buster:

Building regulations – Government rules relating to ensure building work conforms to health and safety standards covering areas such as energy efficiency, drainage, ventilation and fire safety.

Dormer windows – windows which project from a sloping roof

Estimate – the approximate price of the project

Gable end roof – roof where two opposite roof planes meet along a ridge, with the third end made up of perpendicular brickwork

Hip end roof – roof where two opposite planes are joined by an inclined plane of tiles at the third end

Party Wall Act 1996 – this Act covers extensions and other building work which impinges on shared walls or boundaries and means you may need your neighbours written consent before you can proceed.

Permitted development – small extensions or developments which don’t require planning permission, a Certificate of Lawful Development can be obtained from your local authority as confirmation.

Planning permission – government rules which apply the appearance of your house in the context of local environment.

Quote – a fixed price to carry out the work agreed.

Tanking – waterproofing the walls and floor of a basement using cement products

Velux windows – roofline windows