Tag: house
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Can you build a house on agricultural land? What to know
For many self builders, the idea of swapping the urban hustle and bustle for rolling green fields, fresh air, and endless views is very appealing. When you start hunting for land, if this is your dream, it doesn’t take long before agricultural land pops up on your radar. Farmland is cheap, in plentiful supply and…
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4 Signs You Need a House Extension Architect in Essex
Many homeowners in Essex struggle to decide when to add an extension. Planning your Essex home renovation or extension may be challenging, especially if you don’t work with the right building professionals. Whether you are constructing your dream residential apartment or setting up a commercial structure, hiring an architect can help you ease the stress…
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White House unveils plan for tech-focused permit reforms
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Council on Environmental Quality has issued its Permitting Technology Action Plan, which seeks to modernize federal environmental review and permitting processes for a plethora of infrastructure projects, according to a May 30 news release…
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What’s Up With My Brother’s River House? When Will The Rest Of It Be Revealed?
Well, I’m pleased as bunch to say that we have *almost* fully finished decorating, styling, and shooting my brother’s house. We spent a week there two weeks ago and styled the heck out of all the remaining spaces. Since the living room, kitchen, dining room, library and entry/staircase are all in view of each other…
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Renovating an Old House? Here’s What You Should Inspect First
There is something special about older homes. Maybe it is the original hardwood floors that have seen generations come and go, or the charming trim work and built-ins that tell stories of another era. For many homebuyers, the dream is to find a place with character and good bones, then renovate it into something beautiful…
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Building a house in a flood zone? Is it worth the risk?
As our climate continues to change, flooding is increasingly a concern for homeowners. For self-builders, flooding can have serious implications, even before a brick is laid. If you’re buying land, flood risk isn’t just a matter of safety, it’s a fundamental part of the planning process. Get it wrong, and you could face delays, extra…
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How to Sell Your House Fast in St. Louis: Contractor’s Guide
Holding onto a property can feel like watching cash drain out of your pocket. Between vacant property taxes, insurance, utilities—and let’s not forget the unpredictable St. Louis market—it’s enough to give any contractor or investor a headache. You want that property sold, and you want it done yesterday. Are you looking to sell your house…
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How to Sell Your House Fast in St. Louis: Contractor’s Guide
Holding onto a property can feel like watching cash drain out of your pocket. Between vacant property taxes, insurance, utilities—and let’s not forget the unpredictable St. Louis market—it’s enough to give any contractor or investor a headache. You want that property sold, and you want it done yesterday. Are you looking to sell your house…
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House committee advances bill with ‘big three’ business tax relief
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The tax bill that was advanced Wednesday out of the House Ways and Means Committee contains both controversial breaks for individual taxpayers such as eliminating taxes on overtime pay and tips as well as business-friendly…
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Florence Welch warned £1.9m house renovation could unearth medieval skeletons
Florence Welch’s dream of restoring a historic Somerset estate could bring her face-to-face with something far darker than structural challenges. The Florence & The Machine frontwoman has been granted planning permission and listed building consent to reunify four ancient dwellings into a single home known as Beckington Abbey. But amid the architectural ambitions lies a…